Up from Slavery

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.

First sentence: I WAS born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia.

Year

2000

Language

English

Publisher

BiblioBazaar

Editions

341

Reader rating

4.4 / 5 (12)

Pages

222

ISBN

9781434619389

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