| Author |
Pike, G. Holden (Godfrey Holden), 1836- |
| LoC No. |
03000566
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| Title |
From Slave to College President: Being the Life Story of Booker T. Washington
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
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| Summary |
"From Slave to College President: Being the Life Story of Booker T. Washington" by G. Holden Pike is a historical account written in the early 20th century that chronicles the remarkable life of the influential African American leader. The narrative details Washington's journey from slavery to becoming a prominent educator and the founder of the Tuskegee Institute, highlighting his impact on the African American community and education in the post-Civil War era. At the start of the book, the author sets the tone by discussing the societal circumstances surrounding the African American population after the Civil War, portraying them as longing for strong leadership and direction. The narrative introduces Booker T. Washington as the pivotal figure who emerges to guide his people amidst the chaos following emancipation. The opening segment vividly describes Washington's early life and the oppressive conditions of slavery he endured, along with his desire for education, which will shape the course of his life. It captures the essential backdrop of hope and struggle that defined Washington's formative years and sets the stage for his later achievements as a leader in education and civil rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
CT: History: Biography
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| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
27258 |
| Release Date |
Nov 14, 2008 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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