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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight — WisdomDeck honest review
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Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom

by David W. Blight

The definitive Douglass: slavery, escape, the orator, the three autobiographies, Lincoln, the long second half. Blight's Pulitzer winner is magnificent.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Words are weapons.
  2. Self-made is a collective act.
  3. Agitate.

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Douglass, complete.

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