Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave, Written by Himself | Chapter 8 Summary

This short chapter covers significant changes in Douglass' life, as he tries to cope with his unstable position of a slave. Soon after moving to Baltimore, Douglass discovers that his former master's son, Richard, has died; three years later, Captain Anthony dies, leaving the estate to his only living children, Andrew and Lucretia. Douglass has to return to the plantation for a ''valuation of the property'' so that Anthony's property, including his slaves, can be divvied up.

Douglass discovers the horrors of being subjected to a thorough physical inspection and being parceled out...

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