The Lady of the Lake by Walter Scott

In 18 37, frederick fell in love with a free black baltimore woman named anna murray. Murray howared frederick to escape and helpe finance his getaway. Using false papers and travelling by train and steamboat, he arrived in new york city. He purposely shared few details of his escape in order to insure that the means he used would not be cut off by slaveholders and slave catchers. The newly minted frederick douglas became a licensed preacher and quickly launched into his speaking career. One of the reasons douglas was so influential was his ability to reveal the cruel methods by which masters controlled their slaves.