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There Was Once a Slave ...: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass

1947

Shirley Graham Du Bois

There Was Once a Slave ...: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass

There Was Once a Slave ...: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass

Shirley Graham Du Bois

1947

Biographies, History - American

There Was Once a Slave ...: The Heroic Story of Frederick Douglass, published in 1947 by Shirley Graham Du Bois, is a historical biography that chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, a key abolitionist and civil rights advocate. The narrative explores Douglass's early experiences in slavery, his pursuit of knowledge, and his eventual escape to freedom. This account highlights his significant contributions to the fight against slavery and his enduring legacy as a powerful voice for African American rights.

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A historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book recounts the life of Frederick Douglass, a prominent abol...

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Biography of Frederick Douglass, a freed slave who became one of the strongest voices against slavery.

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Shirley Graham Du Bois
Shirley Graham Du Bois
1896-1977

Activist and writer who championed African-American rights through literature and theater.

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