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Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
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Booker T. Washington recounts his life from birth into slavery through his education and his founding and leadership of the Tuskegee Institute, describing his philosophy of self-improvement and vocational education. It suits readers interested in African American history, education, and the post-Civil War South.
Booker T. Washington
Booker Taliaferro Washington 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.
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