Colorado Parks & Wildlife Research Library

This dramatic autobiography of the early life of an American slave was first published in 1845, when its young author had just achieved his freedom. Douglass' eloquence gives a clear indication of the powerful principles that led him to become the first great African-American leader in the United States. The personal account of a fugitive slave's privation and sufferings and his campaigns for Negro emancipation. This dramatic autobiography of the...

A fictionalized account of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery for freedom in Philadelphia, where she turns her talents to leading others along the Underground Railroad.

Discusses how a former slave and an outspoken woman, who came from two different worlds, shared deep-seated beliefs in equality and the need to fight for it.

Frederick Douglass (1818-1895) is best known for the telling of his own emancipation. But there is much more to Douglasss story than his time spent enslaved and his famous autobiography. Facing Frederick captures the whole complicated, and at times perplexing, person that he was. Statesman, suffragist, writer, and newspaperman, this book focuses on Douglass the man rather than the historical icon.

Traces the life of the Black woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest.

Profiles the life and accomplishments of Frederick Douglass, discussing his influence on the civil rights movement.

Tracks the life of Frederick Douglass from his birth in slavery to his rise as a noted author, speaker and politician who championed the rights of his people.

"Almost 100 years before Rosa Parks refused to give up her bus seat, Sojourner Truth was mistreated by a streetcar conductor. She took him to court--and won! Before she was Sojourner Truth, she was known simply as Belle. Born a slave in New York sometime around 1797, she was later sold and separated from her family. Even after she escaped from slavery, she knew her work was not yet done. She changed her name and traveled, inspiring everyone she met...

Details the history of the Underground Railroad from the roots of slavery through the post-Emancipation era by focusing on the lives of the participants.

Born just ten years after the end of the Civil War, Woodson grew up in the shadow of slavery. However, despite his heritage, which he was proud of, he was instrumental in teaching the nation about African Americans and because of his efforts, Black history month is celebrated annually.