This book is a narrative of the life of Frederick Douglass, an American slave. It is a Barnes and Noble Classics Ser. publication by Barnes & Noble, Incorporated, published in 2005. The book is a trade paperback, written in English with illustrations. The author, Frederick Douglass, shares his personal experience as a slave and his struggle for freedom in this biography and autobiography. It is a significant piece of cultural heritage, discussing the United States during the Civil War Period (1850-1877) and historical events of that era. The book has 160 pages and measures 8 inches in length, 5.2 inches in width, and 0.4 inches in height.