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Former slave, impassioned abolitionist, brilliant writer, newspaper editor and eloquent orator whose speeches fired the abolitionist cause, Frederick Douglass (1818–1895) led an astounding life. Physical abuse, deprivation and tragedy plagued his early years, yet through sheer force of character he was able to overcome these obstacles to become a leading spokesman for his people.In this, the first and most frequently read of his three autobiographies, Douglass provides graphic descriptions of his childhood and horrifying experiences as a slave as well as a harrowing record of his dramatic escape to the North and eventual freedom.Published in 1845 to quell doubts about his origins — since few slaves of that period could write — the Narrative is admired today for its extraordinary passion, sensitive and vivid descriptions and storytelling power. It belongs in the library of anyone interested in African-American history and the life of one of the country's most courageous and influential champions of civil rights.


The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

Автор: Эдгар Аллан По

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This rousing sea adventure follows a New England boy, Pym, who stows away on a whaling ship with its captain's son, Augustus. The two boys, who find themselves repeatedly on the brink of discovery or death, witness many hair-raising events, including mutiny, savagery, cannibalism, and frantic pursuits.


A circumstantial narrative of the campaign in Russia A circumstantial narrative of the campaign in Russia

Автор: Eugene Labaume

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Полный вариант заголовка: «A circumstantial narrative of the campaign in Russia : Embellished with plans of the battles of the Moskwa and Malo-Jaroslavitz : Containing a faithful description of the affecting and interesting scenes of which the author was an eye-witness : Transl. from the French / By Eugene Labaume».


A narrative of the campaign in Russia, during the year 1812 A narrative of the campaign in Russia, during the year 1812

Автор: Robert Ker Porter

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Полный вариант заголовка: «A narrative of the campaign in Russia, during the year 1812 / By Robert Ker Porter».


A narrative of the expedition to Dongola and Sennaar A narrative of the expedition to Dongola and Sennaar

Автор: George Bethune English

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Полный вариант заголовка: «A narrative of the expedition to Dongola and Sennaar, under the command of his Excellence Ismael Pasha, undertaken by order of His Highness Mehemmed Ali Pasha, Viceroy of Egypt / by an American in the service of the Viceroy».


Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt

Автор: Charles Lushington

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Полный вариант заголовка: «Narrative of a journey from Calcutta to Europe, by way of Egypt, in the years 1827 and 1828 / by Mrs. Charles Lushington».