Up from slavery
(Book)

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Published
New York : New American Library, 2000.
ISBN
0451527542 (alk. paper) :, 9780451527547 (alk. paper)
Lexile measure
1260L
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Bloomingdale Public Library - Adult BiographyB WASHINGTONOn Shelf
Messenger Public Library of North Aurora - NonfictionB WASHINGTONOn Shelf
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Published
New York : New American Library, 2000.
Format
Book
Physical Desc
xxii, 228 pages ; 18 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
0451527542 (alk. paper) :, 9780451527547 (alk. paper)
Accelerated Reader
UG
Level 8.2, 13 Points
Lexile measure
1260

Notes

General Note
"A Signet classic."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. [225]-228).
Description
Born a slave in Virginia in 1856, Booker T. Washington rose in prominence to become black America's foremost spokesman. This is the dramatic autobiographical account of Washington's struggle to succeed and prosper in a country that refused to acknowledge his existence. From his fight for an education to his founding of the world-renowned Tuskegee Institute, Up From Slavery is one of the most significant and defining works in American literature. A MAN WHO OVERCAME THE BONDS OF SLAVERY TO BECOME A SPOKESMAN FOR HIS PEOPLE. Historically acknowledged as one of America's most powerful and persuasive orators, Booker T. Washington consistently challenged the forces of racial prejudice at a time when such behavior from a black man was unheard of. While he mollified white leaders by publicly agreeing with their racist views of social parity, he also worked tirelessly to convince blacks to work together as one people in order to improve their lives and the future of their race. Up From Slavery is the dramatic autobiographical account of how one man stood fast against the social and idealogical bias prevalent in his day. It tells the story of Washington's unique American experience -- a struggle that he began as a slave and never gave up. From his fight for education to his founding of the world-renowned Tuskegee Institute, Washington's Up From Slavery is one of the most significant and defining works in American literature.
Target Audience
1320 L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,UG,8.2,13.0,549.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,High School,9,16,Quiz: 18208,Guided reading level: NR.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Washington, B. T. (2000). Up from slavery . New American Library.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915. 2000. Up From Slavery. New American Library.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915. Up From Slavery New American Library, 2000.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Washington, Booker T. Up From Slavery New American Library, 2000.

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