“Sincerely and earnestly hoping that this little book may do something toward throwing light on the American slave system, and hastening the glad day of deliverance to the millions of my brethren in bonds…relying upon the power of truth, love, and justice, for success in my…efforts and solemnly pledging myself anew to the sacred cause, I subscribe myself.” (76) With these words, Frederick Douglass ended one of the greatest pieces of propaganda of the 19…showed first 75 words of 2061 total…

…showed last 75 words of 2061 total…to persuade the northern white audience toward the cause of abolition. Douglass hoped that his readers would in some way share his “hate (for) the corrupt, slave holding, woman-whipping, cradle-plundering, partial and hypocritical Christianity of (the southern slave holders).” (71). Slavery does not exist in today’s society so obviously Douglass’s effort was able to help advance the cause of abolition. Douglass, Frederick. Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. Dover Publications Inc. New York: 1995.