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The Story Of My Life And Work: An Autobiography By Booker T. Washington (1901)

The Story Of My Life And Work: An Autobiography By Booker T. Washington (1901)

Curry, J. L. M.
Washington, Booker T.

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ISBN10: 1163988340
ISBN13: 9781163988343
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 458
Weight: 1.34
Height: 0.93 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Story Of My Life And Work is an autobiography written by Booker T. Washington in 1901. The book chronicles the life and work of Washington, who was born into slavery in Virginia in 1856 and went on to become one of the most influential African American leaders of his time. In the book, Washington describes his childhood as a slave and his experiences as a student at the Hampton Institute, where he learned skills that would help him become a successful educator and leader. He also discusses his work as the founder and president of the Tuskegee Institute, a historically black college in Alabama, and his efforts to promote education and economic independence for African Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Throughout the book, Washington emphasizes the importance of hard work, self-reliance, and perseverance in the face of adversity. He also discusses the challenges he faced as a black man in a society that was deeply divided along racial lines, and the strategies he used to overcome these obstacles and achieve success.Overall, The Story Of My Life And Work is a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of one of America's most important historical figures, and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of African American education and leadership.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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