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The life of Frederick Douglass is nothing less than the history of America in the 19th century from slavery to reconstruction. His influence was felt in the political sphere, major social movements, literary culture, and even international affairs. This is a collection of the seminal writings and speeches of a writer, and civil rights leader.

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The Portable Frederick Douglass

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    A Paperback / softback by Frederick Douglass, Henry Louis Gates, Jr, John Stauffer

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      Publisher Penguin Random House Group
      Imprint Penguin Classics
      Published 27 October 2016
      ISBN-13 9780143106814
      978-0143106814
      ISBN-10 0143106813
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The life of Frederick Douglass is nothing less than the history of America in the 19th century from slavery to reconstruction. His influence was felt in the political sphere, major social movements, literary culture, and even international affairs. This is a collection of the seminal writings and speeches of a writer, and civil rights leader.

      Trade Review
      “indispensable (…) a timelessly rewarding read in its totality”
      —Maria Popova

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