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Just in time for the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, “Maryland In The Civil War” answers the need for a compact and accurate history of this tragic and heroic era. These four essays explore famous battles on Maryland soil such as Antiet… more

Returning home as Assistant Principal at Frederick Douglass Elementary—the school she attended as a child, is a dream come true for Danielle “Danny” Foster. Her happiness, however, soon gives way to fear and enormous stress. Douglass will l… more

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Classic includes a glossary and reader’s notes to help the modern reader appreciate Jacobs’ perspectives and language.DRIVEN BY THE HORRORS of slavery and fear of a predatory master, Harriet Jacobs, … more

Jokeem, a black teenager in the 21st century, is angered by a history lesson about Frederick Douglass. The next day, after a conversation with his mother about reparations for slavery, Jokeem is knocked out during an incident with the polic… more

The unanimous declaration of the thirteen United States of America states: “We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal … ” The founders neglected to say this didn’t apply to Men with black skin.This book, ba… more

Includes pictures of Douglass and important people, places and events in his life. Includes a Table of ContentsA lot of ink has been spilled covering the lives of history’s most influential figures, but how much of the forest is lost for … more

This bold, uncompromising book is the “Uncle Tom’s Cabin” of the AIDS and chronic fatigue syndrome epidemics. It’s one of those books that will inspire you to think outside of the box. Destined to be a shocking independent film, “The Closin… more

A comprehensive primer about the Civil Rights Movement that also serves as a useful quick reference with a Table of ContentsIncludes pictures of the Civil Rights Movement’s most important people, places, and events.*Explains the history o… more

In the month of August, 1841, I attended an anti-slavery convention in Nantucket, at which it was my happiness to become acquainted with FREDERICK DOUGLASS, the writer of the following Narrative.

The years 1820 to 1845 saw immense changes to the United States, which this volume of eye-witness accounts brings to life. You’ll read William H Seward on the building of the Erie Canal, accounts of the first American locomotive, an early s… more

Includes pictures.Includes a Bibliography for further reading.*Includes a Table of Contents. “The true woman will not be exponent of another, or allow another to be such for her. She will be her own individual self… Stand or fall by her… more

Includes pictures of Brown and important people and places in his life.Includes Brown’s jailhouse interview and courtroom statement after being convicted and sentenced to death.*Discusses the relationships Brown had with famous contempora… more

This book contains the text of 20 historically significant political speeches. Who said the following in his most memorable speech:This is no time for ceremony. The question before the house is one of awful moment to this country. For my ow… more

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Includes pictures of Harriet and important people and places in her life.Includes contemporaneous accounts of Harriet, the Underground Railroad, and her Civil War service.*Examines the legends and mythology of Harriet’s participation in t… more

A serendipitous sneeze foils the assassination of Lincoln, altering the lives of his countrymen in unexpected ways. Problems persist though, as the country is still gripped by racial and regional discord. Frederick Douglass and Wade Hampton… more

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass was Douglass’ third autobiography. In it he was able to go into greater detail about his life as a slave and his escape from slavery, as he and his family were no longer in any danger from the recept… more