I was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia.
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About the 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.
Subjects
Tuskegee Institute,
Biography,
Educators,
African Americans,
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute,
Juvenile literature,
Afro-Americans,
College presidents,
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915,
United States,
Slaves,
Slaves' writings, American,
Accessible book,
OverDrive,
Biography & Autobiography,
Nonfiction,
Sociology,
Protected DAISY,
In library
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Excerpts
added anonymously.
77 editions First published in 1900
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