Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass

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The book explores the intertwined lives of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, highlighting their shared backgrounds as self-taught men who valued literacy and rose from poverty to prominence. It details their limited yet impactful interactions, which contributed significantly to ending the Civil War and abolishing slavery. Through careful research, the author presents a compelling narrative of their parallel journeys and mutual influence during a pivotal time in U.S. history, complemented by a bibliography and source notes.