Up from slavery: an autobiography
(Book)
Published:
New York : Modern Library, 1999.
Format:
Book
Edition:
Modern Library paperback ed.
Physical Desc:
vii, 220 pages ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: UG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 13
Lexile measure:
1260L
Status:
Description
Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best nonfiction books of all time
In Up from Slavery, Washington recounts the story of his life—from slave to educator. The early sections deal with his upbringing as a slave and his efforts to get an education. Washington details his transition from student to teacher, and outlines his own development as an educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. In the final chapters of Up From Slavery, Washington describes his career as a public speaker and civil rights activist.
In Up from Slavery, Washington recounts the story of his life—from slave to educator. The early sections deal with his upbringing as a slave and his efforts to get an education. Washington details his transition from student to teacher, and outlines his own development as an educator and founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. In the final chapters of Up From Slavery, Washington describes his career as a public speaker and civil rights activist.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Washburn Adult Nonfiction
921 WAS
Available
Jul 25, 2022
More Details
Language:
English
ISBN:
0679640142
Accelerated Reader:
UG
Level 8.2, 13 Points
Level 8.2, 13 Points
Lexile measure:
1260
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
The Black educator documents his struggle for freedom and self-respect and his fight to establish industrial training programs.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.2,13,549.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Washington, B. T. (1999). Up from slavery: an autobiography. Modern Library paperback ed. New York, Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915. 1999. Up From Slavery: An Autobiography. New York, Modern Library.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915, Up From Slavery: An Autobiography. New York, Modern Library, 1999.
MLA Citation (style guide)Washington, Booker T. Up From Slavery: An Autobiography. Modern Library paperback ed. New York, Modern Library, 1999.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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