Freedman revisits the subject of his newberywinning lincoln. Sep 15, 2020 abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both selftaught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence. Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln both read the same book that taught them how to orate, despite their lack of education. While he is known to many today as the great emancipator, abraham lincoln s own views on slavery were more multifaceted and convoluted than that title might imply, evolving significantly during the four years of his presidency. This can be understood knowing that dual biographi. He called these meetings taking a public opinion bath. At the beginning, it starts with saying how both main characters grew up. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass by russell freedman. In this masterful dual biography, awardwinning harvard university scholar john stauffer describes the transformations in the lives of these two giants during a major shift in cultural history, when men rejected the status quo and embraced new ideals of personal liberty. The story behind an american friendship, russell freedman reveals the unique friendship that developed between two men who only met three times. Dec 04, 2019 at the same time, lincoln s antislavery sentiments were lacking in the eyes of douglass. Although abraham lincoln deeply opposed the institution of slavery, he saw the civil war at its.
Both men were born poor, selfeducated, and rose to prominence, one as the sixteenth president of the united states and the other as a powerful. In his book abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both selftaught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass is an intriguing book written by russell freedman, that describes the bond between abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. The book that taught frederick douglass and abraham lincoln. Oct 09, 2020 abraham lincoln and frederick douglass the story behind an american friendship this edition was published in 2012 by houghton mifflin harcourt in boston. Lincoln as president of the united states and douglass as the most famous and influential african american of his time. Delivered at the unveiling of the freedmens monument in lincoln park, washington, d.
Blights lengthy pulitzer prizewinning biography draws on douglass s autobiographies to detail lesserknown parts of his personal journey from former slave. The book that taught frederick douglass and abraham. It provides an indepth portrayal of lincoln and his thoughts about slavery and the civil war as well as his high regard for frederick douglass, a former slave despite what you may have heard, lincoln hated slavery his entire life and the civil war was fought to end slavery. He also charged lincoln with a lack of consistency when speaking on the issue of racial equality in the charleston debate and cited lincoln s previous statements that the declaration that all men are. Abraham lincoln in the indication of the policy of the framers of the constitution and the principles of the republican party. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass is a nonfiction book by russell freedman. He tells the stories of two prominent americans, traces the debate over slavery from the missouri compromise to the kansasnebraska act and. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass 2012 edition. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass on apple books.
A photobiography comes a clearsighted, carefully researched account of two. He teaches history and english at harvard university. The frontier lawyer and the former slave, the cautious politician and the fiery reformer, the president and the most famous black man in america. This is a marvelous book about abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. Jefferson adams lincoln 40 acres freedmens bureau bit.
In 1830 and 1831, a 12yearold maryland slave and a 22yearold backwoods store clerk picked up the same book the columbian orator. The story behind an american friendship paperback overview you may also like product details. Both came of age in milieus in which brutality was commonplace, douglass as a slave on a maryland plantation and on the streets and wharves of baltimore, lincoln as a poor young man in backwoods indiana and illinois. Douglass and lincoln goodreads meet your next favorite book. A photobiography 1987, but this time the 16th president shares billing with his. Frederick douglass, eulogy for abraham lincoln frederick douglass 18181895 from president lincoln assassinated the firsthand story of the murder, manhunt, trial, and mourning. In his last autobiography, life and times of frederick douglass, douglass noted that lincoln considered him a friend, although at times douglass. Jun 19, 2012 in fact, 12yearold douglass was secretly reading the book of speeches and dialogues in baltimore at the same time lincoln was reading it in illinois, and the appendix here presents an excerpt, dialogue between a master and slave. Book details view book information and add to the bookshelf. Oration by frederick douglass, delivered on the occasion of the unveiling of the freedmens monument in memory of abraham lincoln, in lincoln park, washington, d. He said that frederick douglass told all the friends of negro equality and negro citizenship to rally as one man around abraham lincoln.
Hes the prizewinning author of the black hearts of men. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the triumph of antislavery politics by oakes, james abebooks. Frederick douglasss historic meeting with abraham lincoln at the. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both great men who rose from poverty to become advocates for freedom and equality. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the triumph of antislavery politics james oakes w. A relationship in language, politics, and memory, milwaukee, wisconsin. The parallel lives of frederick douglass and abraham. Although abraham lincoln deeply opposed the institution of slavery, he saw the civil war at its onset as being primarily about preserving the union. Yes, they are historically accurate, but quite brief. Douglass and lincoln were the preeminent selfmade men of their time. Slavery in abraham lincolns death of a slave 796 words.
Abolitionist leader, frederick douglass originally. Learn why the work of frederick douglass still matters today. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the triumph of antislavery politics. First published in 1797, the book is a classroom rea. Oakes lucidly explores how political realities and military necessity influenced lincoln s tortuous path to emancipation, and asks whether his often bigoted pronouncements represented real conviction or strategic.
A photobiography 1987, but this time the 16th president shares billing with his friend and ally, abolitionist frederick douglass. A revealing historical and photographic tour of the homes of influential civil war figures, including robert e. Lincoln, born in 1809 to poor farmers in kentucky, moved to illinois, earned a law degree and was. Any man can say things that are true of abraham lincoln, but no man can say anything that is new of abraham lincoln. The parallel lives of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln. In this masterful dual biography, the first to view the two great leaders as selfmade men, stauffer describes the transformations in the lives of these giants during a major shift in cultural history, when men rejected the status quo and embraced new ideals of personal liberty. Frederick douglasss historic meeting with abraham lincoln at. The parallel lives of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln a highly original, historically accurate, and utterly irresistible take on the lives and contributions of those two giants, abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. The parallel lives of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln stauffer, john on. Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln white house. Yes, the book is a duel biography of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln and the relationship they shared for a short while during lincolns term in office. Bookprinted material image 1 of daniel murray pamphlet. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the triumph of antislavery politics 2007, professor james oakes traces the intersecting careers of both men, pointing out their initial differences and how their goals and visions ultimately converged.
Frederick douglass s life reflected the united states struggles with race and slavery in the 19th century, and his legacy continues to inform those issues today. Frederick douglass, oration in memory of abraham lincoln. Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln white house historical. A photobiography, comes a clearsighted, carefully researched account of two surprisingly parallel lives and how they intersected at a critical moment in u. Frederick douglass wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. After douglasss escape, he became an ardent abolitionist, publishing his autobiography and a weekly abolitionist. Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves. On the sweltering morning of august 10, one of lincoln s uninvited visitors was frederick douglass, a tall, burly black man dressed in a dark suit and a highcollared white shirt.
In his recent study, the radical and the republican. He was a black man on a mission at a time when the country was torn by civil war. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both selftaught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence. Students will learn about abraham lincoln and frederick douglass through historical. Abraham lincoln was not, in the fullest sense of the word, either our man or our model. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass 2012 edition open. Although their backgrounds are seemingly different and their meetings brief, their work to end slavery is undeniable. My husband considered you a dear friend, mary todd lincoln wrote to frederick douglass in the weeks after lincolns assassination. This book talks about the history of african americans and america with. About for books abraham lincoln and frederick douglass. Jean baker my husband considered you a dear friend, mary todd lincoln wrote to frederick douglass in the weeks after lincoln s assassination.
A great american tale told with a deft historical eye, painstaking analysis, and a supple clarity of writing. In his interests, in his associations, in his habits of thought, and in his prejudices, he was a white man. Frederick douglass, eulogy for abraham lincoln library of. During the civil war, douglass was a consultant to president abraham lincoln and helped convince him that slaves should serve in the union forces and that the abolition of slavery should be a goal of the war. Lincoln funeral procession at the corner of broadway and union square in new york city, april 25, 1865. Published by a new england school teacher, it taught frede rick douglass and abraham lincoln how to become two of the greatest speakers of their century. The following excerpts are from frederick douglass s third autobiography. Feb 14, 2018 frederick douglass arrived at the white house on a hot day in august 1863 without an appointment.
Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln had only three meetings, but their exchanges profoundly influenced the course of slavery and the outcome of the civil war. The book that taught frederick douglass and abraham lincoln how to speak in 1830 and 1831, a 12yearold maryland slave and a 22yearold backwoods store clerk picked up the same book the columbian orator. The parallel lives of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln, john stauffer 2008. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both selftaught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence lincoln as president of the united states and douglass as the most famous and influential african american of his time. By 1860, douglass was well known for his efforts to end slavery and his skill at public speaking. Jan 01, 2012 abraham lincoln and frederick douglass is a nonfiction book by russell freedman. In this masterful dual biography, the first to view the two great leaders as selfmade men, stauffer describes the transformations in the lives of these giants during a major shift in. Abraham lincoln and frederick douglass were both selftaught, both great readers and believers in the importance of literacy, both men born poor who by their own efforts reached positions of power and prominence lincoln as president of the united states and douglass as the most famous and. Nov 12, 2009 john stauffers collective biography of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln stands apart from other biographies by focusing on how each man continually remade himself, with help from women, words, selfeducation, physical strength, and luck. This book raises the genre of graphic history to a new level. Frederick douglass, narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave, electronically published by documenting the american south. Book description houghton mifflin harcourt, new york, 2012. A photobiography recounts abraham lincoln s brief friendship with africanamerican leader frederick douglass before and during the civil war, narrated against the backdrop of race relations and.
The story behind an american friendship by russell freedman 20120619 russell freedman on. Frederick douglass was an american social reformer, abolitionist, orator. Timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the civil war and a fitting sequel. Frederick douglass, abraham lincoln, and the triumph of antislavery james oakes, author. Abraham lincoln s advisers warned him not to welcome strangers during wartime but he persisted. From narrative of the life of frederick douglass, an american slave by frederick douglass anti slavery office. This is a book about two towering figures in our nations history. Giants, john stauffers account of the lives of frederick douglass and abraham lincoln is an excellent introduction to these selfmade men who had much in common. Lee, abraham lincoln, frederick douglass, clara barton, stonewall jackson, and others. It is a moving story about an improbable friendship, and an important story about an equally improbable alliance. Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln were the preeminent selfmade men of their time. Frederick douglass and abraham lincoln library of congressgetty. Frederick douglass, eulogy for abraham lincoln library. Frederick douglasss historic meeting with abraham lincoln.
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