Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization by Scott and Stowe
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"Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization" by Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The biography chronicles the remarkable life of Booker T. Washington, from his humble beginnings as a slave to becoming a prominent leader for African Americans and the founder of Tuskegee Institute. It explores his philosophy on industrial education and the ways he sought to uplift the Black
community in the post-Reconstruction era. The opening of the biography sets the stage for Washington's extraordinary journey, detailing how he was appointed to lead the newly established Tuskegee Institute. Scott and Stowe recount the initial struggles faced by Washington in garnering support for the school, as he overcame opposition from both white citizens and influential Black leaders. The narrative highlights Washington's pragmatic approach to education, emphasizing hard work and vocational training alongside the importance of community engagement, as he worked tirelessly to create an institution that would not only educate but also uplift the lives of Black Americans. Through a series of anecdotes, the authors illustrate Washington's deep commitment to improving the socio-economic conditions of his people, laying the foundation for his legacy as one of America's foremost civil rights advocates. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Scott, Emmett J. (Emmett Jay), 1873-1957 |
|---|---|
| Author | Stowe, Lyman Beecher, 1880-1963 |
| Author of introduction, etc. | Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 |
| Title | Booker T. Washington, Builder of a Civilization |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | CT: History: Biography |
| LoC Class | E151: History: America: United States |
| LoC Class | LA: Education: History of education |
| Subject | Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915 |
| Subject | African Americans -- Biography |
| Subject | Educators -- United States -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24627 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-24627-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 800 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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