Frederick Douglass in Washington, D.C.: The Lion of Anacostia (American Heritage Ser.)

By: John Muller

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Synopsis: &“Reconstruct[s] Douglass&’s life in the nation&’s capital, both at home and in the halls of power, in ways that no other biographer has done&” (Leigh Fought, author of Women in the World of Frederick Douglass). The remarkable journey of Frederick Douglass from fugitive slave to famed orator and author is well recorded. Yet little has been written about Douglass&’s final years in Washington, DC. Journalist John Muller explores how Douglass spent the last eighteen years of his life professionally and personally in his home, Cedar Hill, in Anacostia. The ever-active Douglass was involved in local politics, from aiding in the early formation of Howard University to editing a groundbreaking newspaper to serving as marshal of the District. During this time, his wife of forty-four years, Anna Murray, passed away, and eighteen months later, he married Helen Pitts, a white woman. Unapologetic for his controversial marriage, Douglass continued his unabashed advocacy for the rights of African Americans and women and his belief in American exceptionalism. Through meticulous research, Muller has created a fresh and intimate portrait of Frederick Douglass of Anacostia. Includes photos! &“Muller&’s book connects Douglass to the city and neighborhood the way no other project has yet been able to . . . you&’re able to re-imagine the man and re-consider the possibilities of the place he once lived.&” —Martin Austermuhle, DCist

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 195 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781614237136
Related ISBNs:: 9781609495770
Publisher:: Arcadia Publishing
Date of Addition:: 09/15/23
Copyrighted By:: Ka'Mal Mcclarin, John Muller, Clifford Muse, Frank Faragasso
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Foreword by:: Frank Faragasso
Foreword by:: Ka'Mal McClarin
Foreword by:: Clifford Muse