Published in 1845, this book offers a powerful and harrowing account of Douglass's life as a slave in Maryland, his escape to freedom, and his subsequent activism against slavery. It's considered a seminal work of American literature and a crucial document of the abolitionist movement.
Here are some other notable autobiographies written by former slaves:
* "Narrative of the Life of Solomon Northup, a Citizen of New-York, Twelve Years a Slave in the State of Louisiana" by Solomon Northup
* "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" by Harriet Jacobs
* "Twelve Years a Slave" by Solomon Northup
* "The Story of My Life" by Booker T. Washington
These books provide invaluable insight into the horrors of slavery and the strength and resilience of those who endured it.