The Story of Slavery

By Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington was a prominent leader of the African-American community in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Washington was born into slavery but would become a prolific author who wrote about extensively about his life experiences and the challenges facing African-Americans during his time.  This edition of The Story of Slavery includes a table of contents.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Charles River Editors
• Release date: Mar 22, 2018
• ISBN: 9781508089629

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington (1856–1915) was a prominent figure in the African American community and a champion of higher education. He was born into slavery and obtained freedom shortly after the Emancipation Proclamation. As a child, he worked manual jobs to help support his family, but aspired to receive a formal education. He enrolled in Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute in Virginia and thrived as a student. After graduating, Washington embarked on a career as a lecturer and leader of the Tuskegee Institute. He also worked as a political advisor to presidents Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft.