Working With the Hands
Booker T. Washington
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
Published in 1904, "Working with the Hands" acts as a sequel to Booker T. Washington's famous autobiography, "Up from Slavery." It dives deep into his educational philosophy and the practical application of that philosophy at Tuskegee Institute, the historically Black college he founded.
The book details Washington's belief in the importance of manual labor alongside academic education for African Americans. He argues that mastering practical skills like carpentry, farming, and blacksmithing builds not only wealth and self-sufficiency but also dignity and respect. "Working with the Hands" isn't just a theoretical text; it showcases Tuskegee's curriculum through photographs and anecdotes, illustrating how students learned valuable trades while contributing to the institute's self-sustainability.
Remember, this book emerged during a deeply oppressive time for Black Americans. Washington's advocacy for industrial education was controversial, sparking debate within the Black community. Listening "Working with the Hands" offers historical insight into complex issues surrounding racial advancement, education, and economic empowerment during the early 20th century.
Duration - 5h 32m.
Author - Booker T. Washington.
Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G.
Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2024 Everest Media ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Published in 1904, "Working with the Hands" acts as a sequel to Booker T. Washington's famous autobiography, "Up from Slavery." It dives deep into his educational philosophy and the practical application of that philosophy at Tuskegee Institute, the historically Black college he founded. The book details Washington's belief in the importance of manual labor alongside academic education for African Americans. He argues that mastering practical skills like carpentry, farming, and blacksmithing builds not only wealth and self-sufficiency but also dignity and respect. "Working with the Hands" isn't just a theoretical text; it showcases Tuskegee's curriculum through photographs and anecdotes, illustrating how students learned valuable trades while contributing to the institute's self-sustainability. Remember, this book emerged during a deeply oppressive time for Black Americans. Washington's advocacy for industrial education was controversial, sparking debate within the Black community. Listening "Working with the Hands" offers historical insight into complex issues surrounding racial advancement, education, and economic empowerment during the early 20th century. Duration - 5h 32m. Author - Booker T. Washington. Narrator - Digital Voice Mike G. Published Date - Monday, 20 January 2025. Copyright - © 2024 Everest Media ©.
Language:
English
WORKING WITH THE HANDS
Duration:00:00:03
PREFACE
Duration:00:01:49
CHAPTER I Moral Values of Hand Work
Duration:00:15:16
CHAPTER II Training for Conditions
Duration:00:21:01
CHAPTER III A Battle Against Prejudice
Duration:00:15:39
CHAPTER IV Making Education Pay Its Way
Duration:00:16:19
CHAPTER V Building Up a System
Duration:00:15:50
CHAPTER VI Welding Theory and Practice
Duration:00:19:22
CHAPTER VII Head and Hands Together
Duration:00:22:21
CHAPTER VIII Lessons in Home-Making
Duration:00:12:09
CHAPTER IX Outdoor Work for Women
Duration:00:16:09
CHAPTER X Helping the Mothers
Duration:00:19:36
CHAPTER XI The Tillers of the Ground
Duration:00:21:42
CHAPTER XII Pleasure and Profit of Work in the Soil
Duration:00:16:14
CHAPTER XIII On the Experimental Farm
Duration:00:13:17
CHAPTER XIV The Eagerness for Learning
Duration:00:15:02
CHAPTER XV The Value of Small Things
Duration:00:14:06
CHAPTER XVI Religious Influences at Tuskegee
Duration:00:09:17
CHAPTER XVII Some Tangible Results
Duration:00:26:41
CHAPTER XVIII Spreading the Tuskegee Spirit
Duration:00:17:11
CHAPTER XIX Negro Education Not a Failure
Duration:00:23:18