Up from Slavery: An Autobiography by Booker T. Washington

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Author Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Title Up from Slavery: An Autobiography
Note Reading ease score: 63.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Up from Slavery: An Autobiography" by Booker T. Washington is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This autobiography chronicles Washington's life from his birth into slavery to his emergence as a prominent educator and leader in the African American community. The narrative provides a personal perspective on the struggles and challenges faced by African Americans during and after the Civil War, focusing particularly on the importance of education and self-help in the quest for progress. The opening of the autobiography introduces Washington's early years as a slave in Virginia, describing the deplorable living conditions and the little education afforded to him. He reflects upon his family's struggles and the harsh realities of plantation life, including the difficult labor that filled his childhood. Washington shares poignant memories of his mother's unwavering determination for freedom, alongside the bittersweet celebration that followed the Emancipation Proclamation. Through his candid storytelling, he establishes the groundwork for his future pursuits in education, ultimately shaping his philosophy that education is the key to racial and economic uplift for African Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject Tuskegee Institute
Subject Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Subject African Americans -- Biography
Subject Educators -- United States -- Biography
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EBook-No. 2376
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 29, 2019
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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