Frederick Douglass: Learning to Read and Write

Frederick Douglass, even as a child, showed remarkable ingenuity in learning to read and write. Initially taught by his mistress in Baltimore, his formal education was cut short by her husband. Douglass then devised creative ways to continue his education, such as playing educational games with peers and exchanging lessons for food. He also utilized discarded schoolbooks and other materials to teach himself, demonstrating resourcefulness and determination despite societal and class barriers.

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