Up from Slavery
2000Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915African americans, biographyEducators, united statesTuskegee instituteBiography
4.4
Open LibraryFirst lines
I WAS born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia.
I WAS born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia.
I was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia.
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.
Themes & subjects
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915African americans, biographyEducators, united statesTuskegee instituteBiographyEducators
First published 2000Characters & people
Setting
United StatesÉtats-UnisAtlantaGeorgiaTuskegeeAlabamaTuskegee Institute (Tuskegee, Ala.)19th century
About the author
Booker T. Washington
5 Apr 1856 – 14 Nov 1915
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.
Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to write one from the Log screen.
Quotes
No quotes yet.
