'To My Old Master, Thomas Auld.' 'The Nature of Slavery.' Extract from a Lecture on Slavery, at Rochester, December 1, 1850 At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, & Dr Campbell's Reply.

At Finsbury Chapel, Moorfields, England, & Dr Campbell's Reply Douglass recounts the many incidents that occurred after his return from Great Britain. With his newfound liberty in jeopardy, Mr. Chapter 24: Twenty One Months in Great Britain Chapter 23: Introduced to the AbolitionistsĪ prominent abolitionist invites Mr. Douglass successfully emancipates himself. Chapter 21: My Escape from SlaveryĪfter living a his entire life as a slave, Mr. Douglass begins an apprenticeship as a ship builder. Douglass' disdain for the institution continues to grow. Douglass is sent to work for Master Freeland. Chapter 18: New Relations and DutiesĪ brief explanation of what the Christmas holiday means to the slave. Covey's house, and has one last battle with the cowardly master. Michael's, hoping that Master Thomas will intervene on his behalf. Chapter 16: Another Pressure of the Tyrant's Vice Edward Covey 'to be broken', by Master Thomas Auld. Michael's in the house of Master Thomas Auld. The deaths of the master and his son reminds Mr. Chapter 13: The Vicissitudes of Slave Life Douglass is introduced to the concept of abolition. Douglass, having received some education from his master's wife, aspires to learn even more. Chapter 11: 'A Change Came O'er the Spirit of My Dream' Having been sent to Balitimore by Miss Lucretia, Mr. Douglass remembers the kindness of Miss Lucretia. Gore is more severe in his treatment of the slaves than his predecessor. Douglass experiences another aspect of slave life. With his duties now moved to the Great House Farm, Mr. Chapter 6: Treatment of Slaves on Lloyd's Plantation Douglass continues to observe the relationship between master and slave. Chapter 5: Gradual Initiation to the Mysteries of Slavery

Douglass recalls the harsh conditions on the Lloyd Plantation. Chapter 4: A General Survey of the Slave Plantation Douglass taken from his first home at the direction of Col. Douglass recounts his early childhood experiences as a slave. My Bondage and My Freedom.London, England: Partridge and Oakey. Douglass, a former slave, following his liberation went on to become a prominent abolitionist, speaker, author, and publisher.ĭouglass, F.

It is the second of three autobiographies written by Douglass, and is mainly an expansion of his first (Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass), discussing in greater detail his transition from bondage to liberty. My Bondage and My Freedom is an autobiographical slave narrative written by Frederick Douglass and published in 1855.

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