Project Gutenberg 1994-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 288 Douglass, Frederick 1818 1895 Bailey, Frederick Augustus Washington Baly, Frederick Augustus Washington Douglas, Frederick Collected Articles of Frederick Douglass My escape from slavery --­ Reconstruction. "Collected Articles of Frederick Douglass" by Frederick Douglass is a collection of historical writings and narratives that delve into the author's experiences and reflections on slavery, freedom, and Reconstruction during the mid to late 19th century. The book includes significant pieces, such as "My Escape from Slavery," which recounts Douglass's daring flight to freedom, and his thoughts on the Reconstruction period in the United States following the Civil War. This collection provides a crucial insight into the struggles for civil rights and the fight against the societal and political ramifications of slavery. In "My Escape from Slavery," Douglass shares the intricate details of his escape from Maryland to freedom, describing the fears and dangers he faced, including the constant threat of recapture. He highlights the aid of safe individuals and his clever use of disguises to evade detection. Following this account, the article "Reconstruction" discusses the pressing issues of post-war America, emphasizing the importance of rebuilding the nation on principles of equality and justice. Douglass argues for the need to establish a government that truly represents all citizens—regardless of race—while stressing that the legacy of slavery continues to influence societal structures and attitudes. His powerful narratives serve as an eloquent reminder of the ongoing fight for human rights and the responsibilities of governance in creating a just society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Douglass, Frederick, 1818-1895 Slavery African American abolitionists Essays Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877) E300 E660 Text Slavery African American Writers Category: Biographies Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: History - American 73340 2025-07-01T03:56:24.340372 text/html 73327 2022-06-27T02:13:02 text/html 105901 2025-07-01T03:56:29.322340 application/epub+zip 104860 2025-07-01T03:56:27.027352 application/epub+zip 91479 2025-07-01T03:56:25.979353 application/epub+zip 221202 2025-07-01T03:56:30.937369 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 212678 2025-07-01T03:56:28.553353 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 184010 2022-09-01T04:09:53.006945 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 66564 2025-07-01T03:56:24.100377 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 66314 2022-06-27T02:18:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21115 2025-07-01T03:56:31.057331 application/rdf+xml 14803 2025-07-01T03:56:26.472347 image/jpeg 3487 2025-07-01T03:56:26.225351 image/jpeg 26058 2022-06-27T02:19:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 27526 2022-06-27T02:19:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 102093 2025-07-01T03:56:24.347397 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia