"All books by William S. McFeely"
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: A Norton Critical Edition
Second Edition, Paperback, 2016
This revision of the acclaimed and widely-assigned Norton Critical Edition of Frederick Douglass’ autobiography includes key examples of literary and cultural analyses that have engaged scholars...Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass: A Norton Critical Edition
Second Edition, E Book, 2021
This revision of the acclaimed and widely-assigned Norton Critical Edition of Frederick Douglass’ autobiography includes key examples of literary and cultural analyses that have engaged scholars...Yankee Stepfather: General O. O. Howard and the Freedmen
Paperback, 1994
The story of a Civil War promise made to slaves—and broken.Ulysses S. Grant: An Album
Hardback, 2004
A pictorial biography by a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian that presents Ulysses S. Grant in new and fascinating ways.Frederick Douglass
Paperback, 1996
“A masterpiece….[W]ill rightfully assume its place as the standard biography of a truly great figure in the nation’s past.” —New York NewsdaySapelo's People: A Long Walk into Freedom
Paperback, 1996
"A searing metaphorical X-ray of a people battling to find space where they can become themselves. . . . I am deeply grateful for McFeely's magnificent effort of thought, empathy, scholarship and...Proximity to Death
Paperback, 2001
"A remarkable book—part historical tract, part political manifesto—that examines one of the most bitter issues of contemporary life."—Boston GlobeGrant
Paperback, 2003
"Combines scholarly exactness with evocative passages....Biography at its best."—Marcus Cunliffe, The New York Times Book Review; Winner of the Pulitzer Prize.Portrait: The Life of Thomas Eakins
Paperback, 2008
"Provocative.... McFeely sensitively chronicles the maturation of this enigmatic Philadelphian."—Matthew Price, New York Times Book ReviewFrederick Douglass
Paperback, 2017
"A masterpiece….[W]ill rightfully assume its place as the standard biography of a truly great figure in the nation’s past." —New York Newsday