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`My life had its beginning in the midst of the most miserable, desolate, and discouraging surroundings.' For half a century from its publication in 1901 Up from Slavery was the best known book written by an African American. The life of ex-slave Booker T Washington embodied the legendary rise of the American self-made man, and his autobiography gave prominence for the first time to the voice of a group which had to pull itself up from extreme adversity. Washington attributes his success to his belief in many of the virtues celebrated by Benjamin Franklin: selflessness, industry, pragmatism, and optimism....Read more
  • ISBN10 1627557865
  • ISBN13 9781627557863
  • Publish Date 10 June 2015 (first published 4 April 1901)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Imprint Wilder Publications
  • Format eBook
  • Pages 148
  • Language English