Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind Of A Child Of Slavery (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163788776)

Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind Of A Child Of Slavery is a biographical book written by Frederick E. Drinker. The book tells the story of Booker T. Washington, a prominent African American educator, author, and leader who was born into slavery in Virginia in 1856. Despite the obstacles he faced as a child of slavery, Washington went on to become one of the most influential figures in American history.The book chronicles Washington's life from his early years as a slave, through his education at Hampton Institute and his rise to prominence as the founder and first president of Tuskegee Institute, a historically black college in Alabama. Drinker explores Washington's philosophy of education, which emphasized practical skills and vocational training as a means of empowering African Americans to achieve economic independence and social equality.The book also delves into Washington's political activism, including his controversial ""Atlanta Compromise"" speech in 1895, in which he urged African Americans to accept segregation and focus on economic progress rather than political rights. Drinker examines the criticisms and debates surrounding Washington's approach to civil rights, as well as his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, including W.E.B. Du Bois and Theodore Roosevelt.Overall, Booker T. Washington: The Master Mind Of A Child Of Slavery provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the life and legacy of one of the most important figures in American history.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: 1163788775
ISBN-13: 9781163788776
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 348
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.32lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.72d