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Up from Slavery
by Booker T. Washington
First Published
2000
Subjects
Washington, booker t., 1856-1915
African americans, biography
Educators, united states
Tuskegee institute
Biography
Educators
African Americans
Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute
Juvenile literature
Afro-Americans
College presidents
United States
Slaves
Slaves' writings, American
Biography & Autobiography
Nonfiction
Sociology
Slaves, united states
Slaves' writings
Slavernij
Noirs américains
Biographies
Éducateurs
United states, history
Freedmen, united states
African americans, education
slavery
American history
Black History
Atlanta Exposition
Harvard
African American educators
BOOKER T. WASHINGTON
Description
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.