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Reviewed on July 1, 2012 | Grades 5-up
Gr 5–9—Douglass was born into slavery, but through self-education and innate oratorical skills, he overcame adversity to become the most famous abolitionist of his day. His spirit and personal hardships, as well as the sufferings of the millions forced into slavery, are effectively captured in Sanders's well-written narrative. The inclusion of the tireless work of many antislavery visionaries of the day gives readers an accurate portrayal of the abolitionist movement. Though well-researc...Log In or Sign Up to Read More



