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    612-822-4611

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Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington

Levy, Janey

Hardcover

Series: Heroes of Black History

Biography

ISBN10: 1538258080
ISBN13: 9781538258088
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published: Jul 30 2020
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.30 Width: 8.60 Depth: 11.10
Language: English
Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by poverty and hard labor. This compelling biography traces Washington's life. Readers learn details about his early years, his determined struggle to achieve an education, and his rise as an influential black leader. His sometimes-controversial ideas about how blacks should work to achieve equality in American society are explored. This accessible narrative is complemented by historical photographs, sidebars, and a detailed timeline.

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