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Publisher	Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13	9789366979571
Binding	Paper back
Number of Pages	192 Pages
Language	English
Dimension (Inches)	5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams)	220
Subject	Autobiography, Social History
Category	Popular Classic

Up from Slavery is an autobiography by Booker T. Washington. It tells the story of his rise from slavery to becoming a leading educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute. Washington emphasizes hard work, education, and self-help as the path to progress for African Americans. The book highlights struggles against racial discrimination while promoting patience, perseverance, and practical skills as keys to achieving dignity and success in society.

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington was an influential African American educator, author, and leader. Born into slavery, he rose to prominence through determination and education. He founded the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, focusing on practical skills and vocational training. Washington advocated self-reliance and economic progress for Black Americans. His life and ideas, shaped by hardship and perseverance, made him one of the most important figures in the struggle for racial uplift in the United States.

Contents

Preface		7
1.	A Slave Among Slaves	9
2.	Boyhood Days	21
3.	The Struggle For An Education	31
4.	Helping Others	43
5.	The Reconstruction Period	52
6.	Black Race And Red Race	59
7.	Early Days At Tuskegee	67
8.	Teaching School In A Stable And A Hen-House	74
9.	Anxious Days And Sleepless Nights	83
10.	A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw	92
11.	Making Their Beds Before They Could Lie On Them	101
12.	Raising Money	109
13.	Two Thousand Miles For A Five- Minute Speech	120
14.	The Atlanta Exposition Address	132
15.	The Secret Of Success In Public Speaking	144
16.	Europe	161
17.	Last Words	176

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