The book Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave is a powerful reminder of the impact the institution of slavery had on American life, especially during its twilight years in the mid-1800s. Douglass is often very frank about his and others" experiences, going into graphic detail in order to convey the seriousness of his message: "My feet have been so cracked with the frost, that the pen with which ... serve under the Auld family. It is from this station that he escapes successfully a few years later. In the end, I feel this narrative is very complete and thorough in its...

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