Up from Slavery
by Booker T. Washington, William L. Andrews
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(1 ratings)196 pages1900Reprint Services CorpISBN 9780781284035
About this book
Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period.
"Up From Slavery" is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Reprint Services Corp
- Published
- 1900
- Pages
- 196
- ISBN
- 9780781284035
- Language
- en
About Booker T. Washington
Booker Taliaferro Washington (April 5, 1856 – November 14, 1915) was an American educator, author, and orator. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the primary leader in the African-American community and of the contemporary Black elite.
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