Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

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Frederick Douglass emerged as a pivotal figure in the abolitionist movement after escaping from slavery in Maryland. Renowned for his powerful oratory and sharp antislavery writings, he challenged the prevailing beliefs of his time that enslaved individuals lacked the intellectual capacity for independence. Douglass’s life and achievements served as a compelling counter-narrative to slaveholders' claims, making him a prominent leader in Massachusetts and New York, and a symbol of the fight for equality and justice in America.