1845
New York, New York, NY · On map
Frederick Douglass published his autobiography, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, one of the most influential works of the abolition movement. The book exposed the brutal realities of slavery and Douglass's journey to freedom, galvanizing public opposition to racial discrimination. It became a best-known work that helped reshape national discourse on slavery.
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