Frederick Douglass Encyclopedia

Like no other reference before it, The Frederick Douglass Encyclopedia celebrates and investigates the life, writings, and activism of one of the most influential African Americans in U.S. history.The Frederick Douglass Encyclopedia offers more than 100 alphabetically organized entries covering DouglassOs extraordinary journey from childhood in bondage to forceful spokesperson for equality and freedom before, during, and after the Civil War. In addition to biographical details, the book looks at the full breadth of DouglassOs writings and speeches, as well as the events that shaped his intellect and political views. Together, these entries create an enduring portrait of one of the nationOs most iconic figures, a man who went from slavery to invited guest in Abraham LincolnOs White House, whose commitment to freedom for all led to his participation in the first womenOs rights conference at Seneca Falls, and whose profound influence ranged well beyond the borders of the United States.