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Up from Slavery - An Autobiography - cover

Up from Slavery - An Autobiography

Booker T. Washington

Casa editrice: Interactive Media

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An important text in African-American literature that documents the author’s personal journey of emancipation and ascent to success. A highly influential work of autobiography, it provides a unique look at the struggles and opportunities encountered by freed slaves during the Reconstruction era. Washington’s richly detailed narrative recounts his life experiences with candor and insight, illustrating how he overcame obstacles through sheer determination and hard work.
Disponibile da: 19/01/2023.
Lunghezza di stampa: 200 pagine.

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