1. Frederick Douglass
... was publicized in 1845. Two years later he began publishing an antislavery paper called the North Star, in Rochester, New York (Douglass 1846). From his new home in Rochester, he dedicated his life to the abolition of slavery, including equal treatment of women. His great oratory for the abolitionist cause was heard all over ... chance to escape the life of a field hand. He cleaned himself up and received his first pair of pants (Douglass 1881). Upon Frederick's arrival at the Auld Home, his only duties were to run errands and care for the Auld's infant son, Tommy. Frederick enjoyed the...
- Word Count: 1950
- Approx Pages: 8
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School