Up from Slavery
by Booker T. Washington
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About This Book
Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. "Up From Slavery" is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute.
Chapters (22)
- UP FROM SLAVERY: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY
- CONTENTS
- Preface
- Introduction
- UP FROM SLAVERY
- Chapter I. A Slave Among Slaves
- Chapter II. Boyhood Days
- Chapter III. The Struggle For An Education
- Chapter IV. Helping Others
- Chapter V. The Reconstruction Period
- Chapter VI. Black Race And Red Race
- Chapter VII. Early Days At Tuskegee
- Chapter VIII. Teaching School In A Stable And A Hen-House
- Chapter IX. Anxious Days And Sleepless Nights
- Chapter X. A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw
- Chapter XI. Making Their Beds Before They Could Lie On Them
- Chapter XII. Raising Money
- Chapter XIII. Two Thousand Miles For A Five-Minute Speech
- Chapter XIV. The Atlanta Exposition Address
- Chapter XV. The Secret Of Success In Public Speaking
- Chapter XVI. Europe
- Chapter XVII. Last Words
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