![]() ![]() He deemed all such inquiries on the part of a slave improper and impertinent, and evidence of a restless spirit. ![]() I was not allowed to make any inquiries of my master concerning it. I could not tell why I ought to be deprived of the same privilege. The white children could tell their ages. A want of information concerning my own was a source of unhappiness to me even during childhood. They seldom come nearer to it than planting-time, harvest-time, cherry-time, spring-time, or fall-time. I do not remember to have ever met a slave who could tell of his birthday. By far the larger part of the slaves know as little of their ages as horses know of theirs, and it is the wish of most masters within my knowledge to keep their slaves thus ignorant. ![]() I have no accurate knowledge of my age, never having seen any authentic record containing it. I was born in Tuckahoe, near Hillsborough, and about twelve miles from Easton, in Talbot county, Maryland. This is a free printable e-book of Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, written by the famous abolitionist himself.ĭouglass describes his birth and early life on a southern slave plantation, escape from slavery, and much more.įrederick Douglass is one of the leading figures in all of American history.Ĭlick here to download or print this book (PDF file).Ĭlick here to see our list of other 100% free downloadable/printable books and texts. Frederick Douglass's Autobiography - Scroll Down to Print - Nonfiction - eBooks ![]()
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