Additional Information on Frederick Douglass
This lesson, Through the Eyes of a Slave, focuses on a text written by Frederick Douglass in 1855 entitled, "My Bondage and My Freedom." Frederick Douglass was a slave for the first 20 years of his life. At the age of 20, he escaped from the confines of slavery by impersonating a sailor. After this bold and dangerous move, he became a lecturer, published his own newspaper and filled people with hope of a better tomorrow. The following three links provide additional information about Frederick Douglass, his life and his achievements. This background knowledge will greatly aid both students and teachers alike in their understanding of his text, "My Bondage and My Freedom," by providing a starting point and a place of reference.
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