William L. Andrews
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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...
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A novel reflecting the prejudices of Americans at the dawn of the 20th century. Cotton, the silver fleece, could be the answer to Zora and Bles' prayers for overcoming poverty. While attending school in rural Alabama, they lovingly nurture their crop. But the white aristocracy is determined to control the price of cotton and monopolize the market. Can these two lovers prevail despite the daunting obstacles before them?