Frederick Douglass in Brooklyn

Step into the historical echoes of Brooklyn with "Frederick Douglass in Brooklyn," where the profound words of one of America’s most powerful abolitionist leaders, Frederick Douglass, come to life. Published on July 18, 2017, this compelling collection not only gathers Douglass's pivotal speeches delivered in notable Brooklyn venues like the Brooklyn Academy of Music and Plymouth Church but also dives deep into his critical engagements with key figures such as Abraham Lincoln and John Brown during the turbulent times of the Civil War. Through an incisive introductory essay and enlightening annotations, the book paints a vivid picture of Douglass’s interactions with Brooklyn’s vibrant abolitionist community, providing middle-school readers an invaluable glimpse into the complexities of racial justice and the fight against slavery. This volume serves as a crucial resource for young learners to understand the historical struggles and triumphs in the quest for equality and human rights.