Later in his life Douglass chooses to celebrate it on February 14. ... An intermittent presence in his life, died when Douglas was around 10 years old. ... Eventually after all the escaping he settled down and started writing books. American author, abolitionist, and lecturer, Douglas wrote three autobiographies during his life-time;  A Narrative on the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave  (1845),  My Bondage and My Freedom  (1855), and  Life and Times of Frederick Douglass  (1881).  ... So Douglass had plenty of free time outside his regular tasks. ...

• Word Count: 2694
• Approx Pages: 11
• Grade Level: High School

After this, he devoted the next sixty-one years of his life to abolishing slavery. ... The very fact that she, a respectable white woman fell in love with in a ex-slave and had mix race children in an period of time when many were very racist was remarkable. ... Adam smith wrote a series of books about Politics and economics and he said, ""The experience of all ages and nations, I believe, demonstrates that the work done by slaves, though it appears to cost only their maintenance, is in the end the dearest of any. ... He was born on a slave ship and was soon an orphan as his mother died after...

• Word Count: 2600
• Approx Pages: 10

The darkest parts of U.S. history lies in the time of slavery. The worst examples of humanity can be seen during this time period. ... Today her book provides a look into slavery that one would not find in history books. ... Child was thought to be the author at the time because many did not believe a slave could speak and write as sophisticatedly as Jacobs since she was a former slave who lacked a formal education. ... I was aware of Harriet Jacobs beforehand, but never knew her life in full detail. ...

• Word Count: 2508
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

He founded an antislavery newspaper, wrote several autobiographical books, and helped recruit African Americans for the Union army during the Civil War. ... From that time on, "I engaged in pleading the cause of my brethren---with what success, and with what devotion, I leave those acquainted with my labors to decide" (Douglass 80). ...

• Word Count: 5595
• Approx Pages: 22
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

His name is Kunta Kinte and with the progress of time, we learn that he is bright, tenacious, bold, confident, and honest. ... Life in Juffure is very peaceful. ... Although they are very busy all the time, they manage to find the time to relax by the town well and gossip amongst themselves. ... He also introduces the reader to a different culture in a different time period so that he may compare it with their own ways of life. ... His honesty and submissive attitude touches one's heart and also adds to the effect to the melancholic mood at the same time. ...

• Word Count: 4104
• Approx Pages: 16