Publisher's Synopsis
From Slave to College President: Being the Life Story of Booker T. Washington is a biographical book written by G. Holden Pike in 1902. The book follows the life of Booker T. Washington, a former slave who became one of the most influential African American leaders in the late 19th and early 20th century. The book covers Washington's early life as a slave in Virginia, his education at the Hampton Institute, and his rise to prominence as the founder of the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama. It also explores his philosophy of self-help and racial uplift, which emphasized practical education and economic self-sufficiency as the keys to African American progress.Throughout the book, Pike provides a detailed and insightful account of Washington's life, including his relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Frederick Douglass and President Theodore Roosevelt. The book also sheds light on the challenges that Washington faced as a black leader in a deeply segregated and discriminatory society.Overall, From Slave to College President is a compelling and informative biography that offers a unique perspective on the life and work of Booker T. Washington. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in African American history, education, and social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
