he Life and Work of Frederick Douglass
             Frederick Douglass's writings reflected many American views that
             were influenced by national division. Douglass was a very successful
             abolitionist who changed America's views of slavery through his writings
             and actions. Frederick Douglass had many achievements throughout his life.
             Douglass was born a slave in 1817, in Maryland. He educated himself and
             became determined to escape the atrocities of slavery. Douglass attempted
             to escape slavery once, but failed. He later made a successful escape in
             1838. His fleeing brought him to New Bedford, Massachusetts. Douglass's
             abolitionist career began at an antislavery convention at Nantucket,
             Massachusetts. Here, he showed himself to be a great speaker. Douglass
             became involved with many important abolitionist causes, both through his
             literary works, and also through activities such as the Underground
             Railroad, and also his role in organizing a regiment of former slaves to
             fight in the Civil War for the Union army. Due to the Fugitive Slave Laws,
             Douglass became in danger of being captured and returned to slavery. He
             left America, and stayed in the British Isles. There he lectured on
             slavery, and gained the respect of many people, who raised money to
             purchase his freedom. In 1847, Douglass relocated to Rochester, New York,
             and became the person in charge of the Underground Railroad. Here he also
             began the abolitionist newspaper North Star, which he edited until 1860.
             In this time period, Dougla...