Book Review: My Bondage and My Freedom by Frederick Douglass Dover Edition: New York, 1969 by Dover Publications, Inc.

Frederick Douglass, an influential man who stands out boldly as an abolitionist in the nineteenth century has provided us with a compelling example of how a slave's life was like during the eighteen hundreds. Through his writing and particularly in "My Bondage and My Freedom," he gives the reader an idea of what slavery was like 'first hand' by reliving the unforgettable moments of his life. His recounting of his experience as a slave, and his reflections on his role as a black former slave in America, are powerful.
<Tab/>Douglass was Born in Maryland in 1817, the son of a…