Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass
How often was douglass whipped during his time with covey
Chapter 10
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Chapter 10
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.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass