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by Booker T. Washington (Author)
Working With The Hands is a book written by Booker T. Washington, which serves as a sequel to his autobiography, Up From Slavery. The book chronicles the author's experiences in industrial training at Tuskegee Institute, where he served as the founder and principal. Washington's aim in writing this book was to inspire and encourage African Americans to embrace industrial education and to use their hands to improve their lives and communities.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on the importance of industrial education and the benefits it can bring to individuals and communities. Washington argues that learning practical skills and trades is essential for economic and social advancement, and he shares his own experiences of teaching and training students at Tuskegee.The second part of the book is a collection of essays and speeches that Washington delivered on various occasions. These essays cover a wide range of topics, including the importance of self-reliance, the need for African Americans to take responsibility for their own progress, and the role of education in promoting racial equality.Overall, Working With The Hands is a powerful and inspiring book that highlights the importance of education and hard work in achieving success and overcoming adversity. It is a must-read for anyone interested in African American history, education, and social justice.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.
