- EAN13
- 9782385822125
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 19/02/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385822125
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 6 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 15 minutes
"Up from Slavery" is an autobiography written by Booker T. Washington, an
American educator, in 1901. The book details Washington's journey from being
enslaved as a child during the Civil War to becoming an influential figure in
education. Washington describes his experiences at the Hampton Institute and
his efforts to establish vocational schools like the Tuskegee Institute to
help Black and other marginalized communities gain valuable skills. He
emphasizes the importance of combining academic subjects with practical
training to reassure the white community of the value of educating Black
people. The book was a best-seller and remains one of the most popular
African-American autobiographies. It provides insights into the challenges
faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction Era and Washington's
efforts to uplift his race through education and hard work. Despite criticism
from figures like W.E.B. Du Bois, Washington's work had a significant impact
on race relations in the United States.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 6 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 15 minutes
"Up from Slavery" is an autobiography written by Booker T. Washington, an
American educator, in 1901. The book details Washington's journey from being
enslaved as a child during the Civil War to becoming an influential figure in
education. Washington describes his experiences at the Hampton Institute and
his efforts to establish vocational schools like the Tuskegee Institute to
help Black and other marginalized communities gain valuable skills. He
emphasizes the importance of combining academic subjects with practical
training to reassure the white community of the value of educating Black
people. The book was a best-seller and remains one of the most popular
African-American autobiographies. It provides insights into the challenges
faced by African Americans during the Reconstruction Era and Washington's
efforts to uplift his race through education and hard work. Despite criticism
from figures like W.E.B. Du Bois, Washington's work had a significant impact
on race relations in the United States.
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