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The Story of my Life and Work

The Story of my Life and Work

Booker T. Washington

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Historia
ISBN:
9781019393017
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In this classic autobiography, Booker T. Washington describes his dramatic rise from slavery to become one of the most influential figures in American history. He explains how his tireless work at the Tuskegee Institute transformed the lives of millions of African Americans, and reflects on the continuing struggle for equality in America. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of race relations in the United States.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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