Books with title The Booker T. Washington Reader

Introducing new readers to some of history's most interesting and important people, these biographies focus on the pivotal episodes that show what kind of person the subject is (or was) and how he or she came to be famous. Although written in a story format, these books are not fictionalized accounts. A chronology of major events follows the story, along with a brief summary of the subject's life.

Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by poverty and hard labor. This compelling biography traces Washington's life. Readers learn details about his early years, his determined struggle to achieve an education, and his rise as an influential black leader. His sometimes-controversial ideas about how blacks should work to achieve equality in American society are explored. This accessible narrative is complemented by historical photographs, sidebars, and a detailed timeline.

Booker T. Washington has been described as the most famous and influential black man in the United States between 1895 and 1915. Born into slavery, his childhood was marked by poverty and hard labor. This compelling biography traces Washington's life. Readers learn details about his early years, his determined struggle to achieve an education, and his rise as an influential black leader. His sometimes-controversial ideas about how blacks should work to achieve equality in American society are explored. This accessible narrative is complemented by historical photographs, sidebars, and a detailed timeline.