Books like Up from Slavery by Booker T. Washington
In "Up From Slavery," Booker T. Washington recounts his life—from his early years as a slave in the Deep South to his rise as a leading educator and advocate for African American progress after Reconstruction. The autobiography offers insight into his personal convictions and the establishment of the Tuskegee Industrial Institute, a pivotal school for Black advancement in the South.
First publish date: February 11, 2000
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Booker T. Washington
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