The Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass Free Audiobook Download

Author : Frederick Douglass

Frederick Douglass, originally named Frederick Augustus Washington Bailey, was born into slavery in Maryland in 1818. After escaping at the age of 20, he emerged as a prominent abolitionist, editor, and advocate for women's rights. His impactful autobiography, "The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: An American Slave," published in 1845, brought his story to a broad audience. Douglass co-founded the anti-slavery newspaper, North Star, in Rochester, New York, and was a key supporter of women's suffrage, speaking at the first women's rights convention in Seneca Falls in 1848. Throughout his life, he remained a vigorous champion for social justice, eventually serving as U.S. marshal for the District of Columbia and as minister resident and consul-general to Haiti. His legacy continues to resonate today, with his former home in D.C. recognized as a national historic site. Douglass passed away in 1895, leaving behind a profound impact on American society.