Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass

How often was douglass whipped during his time with covey

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Douglass was whipped at least once a week during his time with Covey.

I lived with Mr. Covey one year. During the first six months, of that year, scarce a week passed without his whipping me. I was seldom free from a sore back. My awkwardness was almost always his excuse for whipping me.

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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass