My Bondage And My Freedom

My Bondage And My Freedom is an autobiography written by Frederick Douglass, a former slave who became a prominent abolitionist and social reformer in the United States during the 19th century. The book was first published in 1855 and is a continuation of Douglass's first autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, which was published in 1845.In My Bondage And My Freedom, Douglass recounts his life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to freedom in the North, and his subsequent career as an abolitionist and public speaker. He also reflects on the role of race and slavery in American society, and offers his thoughts on the best ways to achieve freedom and equality for all people.Throughout the book, Douglass emphasizes the importance of education and self-improvement as tools for achieving personal and social change. He also describes the various ways in which slavery dehumanizes and brutalizes both slaves and slaveholders, and argues that the institution of slavery is fundamentally incompatible with the principles of democracy and human rights.My Bondage And My Freedom is a powerful and insightful account of one man's journey from slavery to freedom, and a compelling critique of the injustices and inequalities that continue to plague American society. It remains an important work of American literature and a testament to the enduring power of human dignity and perseverance.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.