... did not have close ties to his family. Although he would not hold the same destiny of his fellow slaves, at a young age he was noticeably different. Frederick had a certain charm and was able to effectively articulate himself. At age thirteen Douglass bought his first book, The Columbian Orator, consisting of various essays and speeches having to do with democracy and liberty ... the blow.... I urge you to fly to arms and smite to death the power that would bury the Government and your liberty in the same hopeless grave. This is your golden opportunity"5. Nearly two hundred thousand Afr...

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