The Life and Times of Frederick Douglass, from 1817 to 1882, Written by Himself.

In his third and final autobiography, Frederick Douglass recalls his early life and enslavement and reflects on over forty years as a leading voice for African American equality. As one of the most prominent Americans of his time, he also looks ahead to the work yet to be done.  In the final chapter, he writes, “It will be seen in these pages that I have lived several lives in one: first, the life of slavery; secondly, the life of a fugitive from slavery; thirdly, the life of comparative freedom; fourthly, the life of conflict and battle; and, fifthly, the life of victory, if not complete, at least assured.”