Frederick Douglass - Frederic May Holland - Bog

Frederick Douglass: The Colored Orator is a biographical work written by Frederic May Holland and published in 1891. The book chronicles the life of Frederick Douglass, a prominent African American abolitionist, orator, and writer who escaped slavery and became a leading voice in the fight against slavery and for civil rights in the United States.Holland's biography covers Douglass's early life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to freedom in the North, and his rise to prominence as a public speaker and activist. The book also explores Douglass's role in the abolitionist movement, his relationships with other prominent figures such as William Lloyd Garrison and John Brown, and his work as a diplomat and government official during and after the Civil War.Throughout the book, Holland emphasizes Douglass's exceptional oratorical skills and his ability to use language to inspire and motivate others in the fight for freedom and equality. The book includes numerous excerpts from Douglass's speeches and writings, providing readers with a firsthand look at his powerful rhetoric and his unwavering commitment to the cause of justice.Overall, Frederick Douglass: The Colored Orator is a comprehensive and engaging biography that offers readers a detailed portrait of one of the most important figures in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.