The Heroic Slave (an African American Heritage Book)

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Frederick Douglass' only work of fiction retells the true story of Madison Washington's rebellion aboard the slave ship Creole. Written for an anti-slavery anthology, it portrays the uprising as a significant act of revolution, emphasizing its roots in American ideals. Through this narrative, Douglass highlights the struggle for freedom and the moral imperative of resistance against oppression.