Up From Slavery

Name: Up From Slavery
Brand: Signet Classics
SKU: 9780451531476
Price: 4.87 USD
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Item# 9780451531476

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This dramatic autobiography of Booker T. Washington's unique American experience tells of the struggle against social and ideological bias. Historically acknowledged as one of America's most powerful and persuasive orators,... Read more

This dramatic autobiography of Booker T. Washington's unique American experience tells of the struggle against social and ideological bias. Historically acknowledged as one of America's most powerful and persuasive orators, Washington consistently challenged racial prejudice. While controversial, he worked tirelessly to unite blacks for their collective improvement and future. Spanning from education to the founding of Tuskegee Institute, Washington's Up from Slavery is a significant and defining work in American literature. 272 pages softcover.

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This is the compelling life story of Booker T. Washington, who faced and overcame societal and ideological biases starting from his days as a slave. He is widely recognized as one of America's most influential and persuasive speakers, boldly challenging racial prejudice at a time when it was unheard of for a black man to do so. While his ideas on racial separation sparked controversy, he tirelessly advocated for unity among black people to improve their lives and secure a brighter future for their race. From his relentless pursuit of education to the establishment of the renowned Tuskegee Institute, Washington's autobiography, Up from Slavery, stands as a profoundly significant and defining piece of American literature. This softcover edition spans 272 pages.