Tuskegee & Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Other Title:

Tuskegee and Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tuskegee & Its People: Their Ideals and Achievements" by Booker T. Washington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work focuses on the pioneering efforts and achievements of the Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute, aimed at educating and uplifting the African American community in the South. Highlighting the graduates' practical skills and contributions, it serves as both a testament to the school's success and a call for continued education and professional development within the Negro population. The opening of the book sets the stage for an exploration of the Tuskegee Institute's goals and methodologies, emphasizing its commitment to instilling character alongside practical industrial training. It outlines the diverse industries taught at the school while addressing the misconceptions about its purpose. Washington's introduction and the accompanying preface detail the significant impact of the school's graduates, asserting their vital roles in their communities and debunking the notion that Tuskegee serves merely as a training ground for domestic labor. As the narrative unfolds, it aims to inspire readers with tales of personal achievements and the collective successes of the Tuskegee alumni, showcasing their contributions to societal progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Bryan Ness, Meredith Bach, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuskegee_%26_Its_People

Release date is 2009-02-15