Booker T. Washington: Volume 1: The Making of a Black Leader, 1856-1901

by Louis R. Harlan

Book Overview

A model biography, superbly researched and written . . . sure to (become) the last word on this stage of Washington's career for many years to come (History).

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195019156
• ISBN13: 9780195019155
• Release Date: February 1975
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.6" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

Very Interesting and Engaging

Kudos to Mr. Louis Harlan! In his interesting work, "The Making of a Black Leader", Mr. Harlan does a wonderful job of capturing the true meaning of Booker T. Washington in all of his dimensions in American history. Prior to reading Mr. Harlan's work, I had many preconceived notions of Booker T., the most infamous being that he was a "traitor" or an "Uncle Tom" of the black race. After reading Mr. Harlan's book, I not only continue to think that Booker T. Washington was one of the premier black conservatives of his time but, one who continues to influence black conservative political thought in contemporary American politics. In all, Mr. Harlan does a great job of presenting a balanced and fair observation of Booker's continuing legacy in the African American community and the larger American family. Using empirical data and substantive research, Mr. Harlan clearly presents many compelling arguments, in which all are supported with great evidence and interesting testimonials from speeches and interviews from years past. I urge all (especially African Americans) to read this wonderful masterpiece of African American literature.