The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slave's Journey from Bondage to Freedom
- Annotation:
- Following the life of Frederick Douglass, from his youth as a Maryland slave to his life as an esteemed abolitionist and champion of equality. Written in the first person, this graphic novel guides the reader along the journey of his life and those in his life, including Harriet Tubman, Abraham Lincoln, John Brown, and William Lloyd Garrison.
- Creators:
- Author - David F. Walker
- Illustrator - Damon Smyth
- Colorist - Marissa Louise
- Letterer - James Guy Hill
- Publication Information:
- Ten Speed Press, California, 2018
- Color or Black & White:
- Genre:
- Biography
- Bibliography Available:
- Yes
- Original Language:
- English
- Historical Topic/Event:
- Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895
- Geographic Setting:
- United States
- Date Range:
- 1818 - 1895
- Tags:
- Frederick Douglass, Maryland, slavery, escaped slaves, abolition, orator, racism, The North Star (newspaper), Civil War, emancipation
- Notes:
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