Frederick was a slave in the early half of the nineteenth century and then got his freedom. After getting his freedom he wrote this book about his events that he had to endure from his life as a slave. This book that Douglass was good because it help people really understands what a slave as to go through. Douglass discusses the behavior, treatment and thoughts toward slaves. This information helped historians to get right into the world of slavery in America.
Frederick Douglass brings us right it the horrible lives of a slave describe the dilemma they faced during this period. As soon as a black baby is born they are all ready a slave, but will be taking from the mother to prevent any kind of relationship between the two. The white master did this because if the slaves have no relationships between one another for the market. In the market the slaves are bought or sold and if they have no bonds they can just go to the next plantation be productive and keep the cycle flowing.
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