Up From Slavery

Booker T. Washington

Juli 2018 · Arcturus Publishing

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First published in 1901, Up From Slavery is the autobiography of the renowned civil rights activist, educator, and presidential advisor, Booker T. Washington. Praised for its wisdom and common sense, this inspirational work rightly became a bestseller.

Recounting Washington's efforts to gain an education after the Civil War and his subsequent struggle for racial equality, Up From Slavery combines a fascinating tale of perseverance and tireless campaigning together with astute observations about the society in which he lived.

More than 100 years later, Washington's story is as powerful as it ever was.

Autoren-Profil

Booker T. Washington (1856-1915) was one of the most visible leaders of the emerging civil rights movement, focusing on the importance of education and hard work to achieve racial equality. As the head of the Tuskegee Institute, he promoted African-American rights and achieved widespread recognition for his work.