Life of the Week: Frederick Douglass
History Extra podcast
Frederick Douglass' Literacy and its Role in Abolition and Slavery
This chapter explores Frederick Douglass' journey to literacy and how it influenced the abolition movement. It delves into the complex dynamic between Douglass and his owner, Sophia, and showcases the transformative impact of literacy in exposing the dehumanizing nature of slavery.
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