Life and Times of Frederick Douglass
Gelesen von Lee Smalley
Frederick Douglass
(4,848 Sterne; 82 Bewertungen)
Frederick Douglass published his highly acclaimed third autobiography, Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, in 1881 and revised it in 1892. The emancipation of American slaves during and following the American Civil War enabled him to relate in this volume more details of his life as a slave and his escape from slavery than he could in his two previous autobiographies, which would have put him and his family in danger. It is the only Douglass autobiography to discuss his life during and after the Civil War, his encounters with several American presidents including Lincoln and Garfield, his account of the ill-fated "Freedman's Bank", and his service as the United States Marshall of the District of Columbia and as U. S. Minister to Haiti. This masterfully written book is all the more remarkable because it is the product of one who as a slave was denied the right to any schooling. ~ Adapted from Wikipedia by Lee Smalley (23 hr 4 min)
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Interesting Historical Perspective
Paladin
(4 Sterne)
the reader was excellent. hearing the perspective from someone living through these historical events is interesting and puts current political "crisis" in perspective.
Outstanding
(5 Sterne)
The reader is excellent! The story is a more detailed account of one of the greatest abolitionists in history.
A MUST listen
Compulsive Reader
(5 Sterne)
So glad I listened to this book. Such an amazing man and so well written. An example to all of us, no matter your background, to achieve anything in life! I especially appreciated his reverence to Paganini’s violin on his tour through Europe, this added a special touch for me, a lover of classical music.The narrator, Mr. Lee Smalley is exceptional. Thanks to all, JK
great book
adam
(5 Sterne)
An important book in each of its three sections, life as a slave, life after slavery, and the ten years following the writing of the first sections. It gives a valuable perspective into slavery and of the tireless fight for freedom and equality b one of 19th century’s most important and eloquent spokesmen.
A crucial insight into slavery and the Civil War
steveweing
(5 Sterne)
As a white man, somehow I put this historical document on a back burner as just the black view of key historical events. Instead I ended up admiring this great man and learned more than from many historians. Good audio reading as well. Very good.
Remarkable
Reader88
(5 Sterne)
Such a stirring, momentous, eventful life. Without a doubt one of the greatest orators of his time. I received more insight into the period from Mr. Douglass' words than from all my schooling. And my applause to the reader, a remarkable work.
Very informative
KC Ray
(5 Sterne)
very good narration by Mr. Smalley. I need to listen to this several more times so that I, too, can start increasing my vocabulary. I hadn't known that Mr. Douglas was involved in so many aspects of American history.
Alexcia
(5 Sterne)
this is the most beautiful and eloquent writing, powerful, observant and honest. The true story of the life of slaves is of unbearable hardship, heinous human treatment, a powerful shame of the US. Everyone must read it.