Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass : the story behind an American friendship / Russell Freedman.

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    • Abstract:
      Summary: An account of two surprisingly parallel lives--that of the 16th U.S. president and that of the foremost black abolitionist of his day--and how they intersected at a critical moment in U.S. history.
    • Content Notes:
      Waiting for Mr. Lincoln -- Born into slavery -- Soul on fire -- Nothing but plenty of friends -- A house divided -- Debating the future of slavery in America -- Emancipation -- "Mr. Douglass ... I am glad to see you" -- Lincoln's secret plan -- "My friend Douglass" -- Appendix: Dialogue between a master and a slave -- Historic sites.
    • Notes:
      Includes bibliographical references (p. [108]-114) and index.
      1110L Lexile
      2 20 21 22
    • ISBN:
      9780547385624 :
    • Accession Number:
      2011025953
    • Accession Number:
      733936253
    • Accession Number:
      ccp.538871