The Souls of Black Folk · Character
Frederick Douglass
Abolitionist and statesman, cited as a model of Black leadership and oratory.
minor
Also known as Douglass
First appearance: Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others
Frederick Douglass shows up with force in Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in the context of earlier Black leaders who demanded full rights.
Frederick Douglass first appears in 0005 iii of mr booker t washington and others.
In Of Mr. Booker T. Washington and Others: Mentioned in the context of earlier Black leaders who demanded full rights.
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