He took a two-tiered approach of both moral arguments and the need for political activity. Garrison Abolitionists eschewed all political activities, which Douglass came to realize was ineffective. Douglass addressed the evil of slavery, as well, but he also focused on political action and encouraging people to use government to beget change.ĭouglass began his abolition activities with the Garrison Abolitionists led by William Lloyd Garrison. Prior abolition activity focused on moral change and the inherent evil of slavery. How heartbreaking it must be to have one’s life born of rape, pillage, and the unknown.ĭouglass was moved by John Quincy Adams who called for action in Congress to abolish slavery. This parentage could have been Overseer Anthony Aaron, or Thomas Auld, who later became his master. Here are some of notes from the book.ĭouglass’s family told Frederick that his owner was his father. But McFeely’s book is still a sound option to learn more about what Frederick Douglass did for the United States. I have read that Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David Blight is superb, so it may be that there are better options available. McFeely’s book does not have the same pace and enjoyment that some of my favorite biographers can muster, but his writing is still engaging and informative. The first portion of the book seemed repetitive to Douglass’s own recounting of his youth, but the rest of the book gave great insight to a complex and interesting man. After reading Grant by Jean Edward Smith, I learned about Douglass’s time representing the United States in Haiti, which led me to McFeely’s biography from 1991. After reading, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, I wanted to know more about Frederick Douglass.
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