Publisher's Synopsis
Working With The Hands is a sequel to Booker T. Washington's famous autobiography, Up From Slavery. In this book, Washington recounts his experiences in industrial training at Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, where he served as the founder and principal. He discusses the importance of vocational education and the role of skilled labor in African American progress. Through his personal anecdotes and observations, Washington highlights the challenges and triumphs of teaching practical skills to students, many of whom came from impoverished backgrounds. The book also includes valuable insights into the social and economic conditions of the time, as well as Washington's thoughts on race relations and the future of African Americans in the United States. Overall, Working With The Hands is a compelling and informative read that sheds light on the life and work of one of the most influential figures in African American history.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.
