Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
Description
This compelling autobiography traces Booker T. Washington’s journey from enslavement to becoming a pioneering educator, institution builder, and influential voice for African American advancement. Along the way, he reflects on the transformative power of education, disciplined work, self-reliance, and community leadership during a pivotal era in American history. More than a personal memoir, the book offers a candid portrait of Black life after emancipation and the continuing struggle for dignity, opportunity, and equality. Written with clarity, practicality, and conviction, it remains a significant document of African American history and social change.
Available Editions
paperback
Signet Classics
Published Jan 1, 2000
228 pages
ISBN: 9780451527547
paperback
Unknown
Published Jan 1, 2008
ISBN: 9781604591934
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Details
First Published
1901
Language
eng
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