Frederick Douglas Article Summary
Frederick Douglas was a black born into slavery, who taught himself to read and write. He knew that it was punishable by death for a slave to learn how to read, but he taught himself anyway. As he got older, he became well known for his wonderful poetry and writing. With his determination and brilliance, he became a publisher, lournalist, and lots more. He has been a very important person in the history of the USA, and is one of the best poetry writers in the world.
