Booker T. Washington, the renowned national leader, orator, and educator who emerged from slavery in the deep South, shares his life journey and pivotal work in “Up From Slavery.” This autobiography, a source of inspiration for all Americans, details Washington’s transition from an ex-slave to a teacher and founder of The Tuskegee Industrial Institute, one of the most significant schools for African Americans in the south during the post-Reconstruction period. Spanning 224 pages, this publication offers readers an intimate look into Washington’s innermost thoughts and experiences.