Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind of a Child of Slavery the Master Mind of a Child of Slavery (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161683738)

Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind Of A Child Of Slavery is a biographical account of the life of Booker T. Washington, written by Frederick E. Drinker. The book explores Washington's journey from being born into slavery to becoming one of the most important figures in African American history. The book begins by describing Washington's early life on a plantation in Virginia and his experiences with slavery. It then follows his journey to freedom and his education at the Hampton Institute, where he learned valuable skills that he would later use to help his community. Washington's rise to prominence is also detailed in the book, including his founding of the Tuskegee Institute and his work as an advisor to several US presidents. The book also explores Washington's philosophy of self-help and his belief in the importance of education and hard work for African Americans to achieve success. Overall, Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind Of A Child Of Slavery provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in African American history, and sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of African Americans during the post-Civil War era.An Appealing Life Story Rivaling In Its Picturesque Simplicity And Power Those Recounted About The Lives Of Washington And Lincoln. A Biographical Tale Destined To Live In History And Furnish An Inspiration For Present And Future Generations; A Human Interest Story Depicting The Life Achievements Of A Great Leader Of A Rising Race.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.

Author: Frederick E. Drinker
ISBN-10: 1161683739
ISBN-13: 9781161683738
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 350
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.81lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.81d