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Facing Frederick

by Tonya Bolden

Ages: 12+

Published: 2018

Publisher: Abrams BFYR

ISBN: 978-1-4197-2546-3

Keywords: African Americans, Diversity, Abolitionists, Women's Rights

ARC Vivid narration, archival photos, and prints document the political and private life of this complex legendary escaped slave, abolitionist, author, and orator. Detailed back matter.