A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass - David A. Adler

Learn more about the incredible life of an escaped slave turned famous abolitionist, orator, journalist, and author.

Born
into slavery on a Maryland plantation, Frederick Douglass grew up to
have a way with words. Contemporaries found it hard to believe that an
escaped slave with no formal education could be so eloquent. Yet
thousands turned out to hear him speak.

A
tireless advocate to end slavery, Douglass urged slaves to escape and
revolt. He inspired many with his bestselling autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave.
Later on, Douglass cemented his status as a pivotal figure in American
history when he helped Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation
Proclamation. He continued to fight for equality during Reconstruction
and became the first African American to receive a vote for President of
the United States in a major party's roll call vote.

This
accessible biography for children examines Douglass's amazing life
with easy-to-understand facts and details, alongside elegant
illustrations. Back matter includes a timeline and author's notes.

For almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's "expert mixtures of facts and personality" (Booklist) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers.