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Frederick Douglass Narrative - of the life of - Frederick Douglass, an American Slave Special Bonded Leather Softcover Collectible Pocket Edition BRAND NEW Never Read!! 100% Positive Feedback Seller - Bid without worries!! Item Description This book is brand new , never read or used in any way, perfect mint condition. Beautiful gilt lettering on the cover and spine Golden gilt page edges Bonded Leather bound softcover collectible edition First published in 1845, the "Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" is the memoir of former slave turned abolitionist, Frederick Douglass. Considered as one of the most famous of all the slave narratives ever written, the story recounts Douglass's life from early childhood growing up in Maryland as a slave to his eventual escape to the North. Douglass tells of his life with various owners depicting the cruelty that he himself endured and was witness to. Douglass begins to learn to read and write when his master's wife, Mrs. Sophia Auld, begins teaching him the alphabet and some small words. His instruction quickly comes to an end though when Mr. Auld disapproves. Douglass, however, realizing the importance of literacy, takes it upon himself to learn to read and write. This decision would serve him well as he would eventually use it to document the civil injustices of slavery in 19th century America and to craft his impassioned oratories against it. The work of Frederick Douglass would be an early and inspirational voice in the abolitionist movement, one which would give hope to the cause and which would ultimately help to bring about an end to that brutally unjust chapter of American history known as slavery. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper. Shipping FREE Shipping within the continental USA will be via USPS Media Mail. Priority Mail is available for an extra $10 shipping charge. If you are from an American location that is not part of the continental USA , you will be required to pay for Priority Mail. I have set these locations as Exclusions, but I will be happy to remove the exclusions upon request and agreement to pay for the $10 for Priority Shipping. International Shipping will be via eBay Global Shipping Program. I use Media Mail to send to the Global Shipping center in Kentucky, however, if you wish for it to arrive at the center more quickly, you can add $10 to have it shipped there Priority. All of my books are shipped in sturdy, safe and secure boxes. Return Policy: Returned or exchanged items must be in original condition to qualify for a refund, and must be returned within 30 days from the purchase date. Customers are responsible for all return or exchange shipping charges. Once the returned item is received back to me and I can verify condition, I will process the Refund. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter