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Saint, Seer And Scientist: The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Carver Of Tuskegee, Alabama

Saint, Seer And Scientist: The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Carver Of Tuskegee, Alabama

Hunter, J. H.

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Historical FiguresSports General20th Century United States History

ISBN10: 1432582291
ISBN13: 9781432582296
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Mar 1 2007
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.12 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Saint, Seer And Scientist: The Remarkable Story Of George Washington Carver Of Tuskegee, Alabama by J.H. Hunter is a biography of one of America's most celebrated scientists and inventors. George Washington Carver was born into slavery in Missouri in the mid-19th century and went on to become a renowned botanist, educator, and humanitarian. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in developing new uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other crops, which helped to revolutionize agriculture in the South and improve the lives of millions of people.The book traces Carver's life from his early years as a slave, through his education at Iowa State University, to his long and distinguished career at the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. Along the way, readers learn about Carver's many scientific discoveries, his deep faith in God, and his tireless efforts to help his fellow African Americans achieve economic independence and self-sufficiency.Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including Carver's own writings and speeches, as well as interviews with his colleagues and students, Saint, Seer And Scientist provides a vivid and inspiring portrait of a true American hero. Whether you are interested in science, history, or social justice, this book is sure to captivate and enlighten you.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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