Routledge Frederick Douglass and Ireland: In His Own Words 2

Discover a new perspective on the life of Frederick Douglass through this historical resource from Routledge. This volume explores the transformative four months Douglass spent in Ireland at the end of 1845. During this period, he experienced a profound change in his sense of identity, reporting that he felt like a man rather than chattel for the first time in his life. While living in Ireland, Douglass served as a spokesperson for the abolition movement. His time in the country shaped his worldview, leading him to conclude by early 1846 that the struggle for the enslaved was connected to the cause of the oppressed globally. This book provides new insights into his Irish tour by utilizing contemporary newspaper accounts of the lectures he delivered. It is an essential resource for those studying the intersection of the abolitionist movement and Irish history.