The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Vol. 1

Ossie Davis reads excerpts from Frederick Douglass’s autobiography, edited by Dr. Philip Foner, which traces the abolitionist and statesman’s life from early childhood through to his most significant political accomplishments. This first volume establishes the personal and educational foundation on which Douglass built his distinguished career, specifically addressing his birth into slavery, his battle to learn to read and how being forced to "drink the bitterest dregs of slavery" inspired his escape. (See also FW05526 Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Vol. 2.)

Track Listing

101	Birth, Early Childhood Ossie Davis	01:55
102	Slave Life Ossie Davis	02:21
103	Singing Slaves Ossie Davis	01:07
104	Learning to Read and Write Ossie Davis	04:27
105	Life in Baltimore; Escape Ossie Davis	08:05
201	Escape Ossie Davis	04:25
202	A New Name Ossie Davis	02:08
203	The Liberator Ossie Davis	06:44
204	In England Ossie Davis	02:25
205	Newspaper Publisher Dedication Ossie Davis	04:55