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  • An American Slave
  • By: Frederick Douglass
  • Narrated by: Raymond Hearn
  • Length: 4 hrs and 12 mins
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (25 ratings)
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This classic of American literature, a dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave, was first published in 1845, when its author had just achieved his freedom. It is a story that shocked the world with its first-hand account of the horrors of slavery. The book was an incredible success. It sold over 30,000 copies and was an international best seller. His eloquence gives a clear indication of the powerful principles that led Douglas to become the first great African-American leader in the United States.

Public Domain (P)2015 Gildan Media LLC
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Heart breakingly a truth that all should read

Read beautiful, this heart breaking truth of slavery. Least we forget. I hope in the knowing all of us will do better.

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Dignified, Noble and Brave

A heartbreaking insight into man's inhumanity to man told with humanity, intelligence and courage. Humbling.

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Another eye opening story.

Great little book that talks about the horrors of slavery and what evil humans can be capable of, and also a great inspiring story about humanity being in every one if us as well as the urge to fight all adversity against all odds.
Plenty more so definitely recomend reading it.

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