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The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Vol. 2

Ossie Davis
The Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Vol. 2

Ossie Davis reads excerpts from Frederick Douglass’ autobiography, edited by Dr. Philip Foner, which traces the abolitionist and statesman’s life from early childhood through to his significant political accomplishments. This second volume begins with Douglass’ editorial leadership at the anti-slavery newspaper The North Star (Rochester, New York), describes his activity as station master and conductor on the Underground Railroad, touches on his political asylum in England following the hanging of John Brown, speaks of the Civil War and details Douglass’ meeting with Abraham Lincoln. (See also FW05522 Autobiography of Frederick Douglass, Vol. 1.)

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Track Listing

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The North Star Ossie Davis 02:08
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Rochester, N.Y. Ossie Davis 01:37
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The Underground Railroad and the Fugitive Slave Law Ossie Davis 04:16
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The Abolitionist Ossie Davis 02:46
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Free Soil Convention Ossie Davis 02:00
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John Brown Ossie Davis 02:01
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Fighting Abolitionism Ossie Davis 01:25
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John Brown's Insurrection Ossie Davis 04:58
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Escape to Canada and England Ossie Davis 02:01
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Return to the United States and John Brown's Legacy Ossie Davis 01:40
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Election of Lincoln Ossie Davis 01:38
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Secession of the South Ossie Davis 02:04
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Civil War Ossie Davis 02:48
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Emancipation Proclamation Ossie Davis 01:33
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Negro Troops Ossie Davis 02:22
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Douglass Meets Lincoln Ossie Davis 03:34
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Death of Lincoln Ossie Davis 01:37
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Freedom and Equality Ossie Davis 03:42
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Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments Ossie Davis 01:42
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Aftermath Ossie Davis 03:32
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Summation Ossie Davis 03:01