The Autobiography of William Sanders Scarborough An American Journey from Slavery to Scholarship |
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| Author:
| Scarborough, William Sanders
Gates, Henry
Ronnick, Michele Valerie |
| Series title: | African American Life Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8143-3225-2 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2021 |
| Publisher: | Wayne State University Press
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $42.90 |
Book Description:
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Traces Scarborough's path out of slavery in Macon, Georgia, to a prolific scholarly career that culminated with his presidency of Wilberforce University. Despite the racism he met as he struggled to establish a place in higher education for African Americans, Scarborough was an exemplary scholar, particularly in the field of classical studies.
Traces Scarborough's path out of slavery in Macon, Georgia, to a prolific scholarly career that culminated with his presidency of Wilberforce University. Despite the racism he met as he struggled to establish a place in higher education for African Americans, Scarborough was an exemplary scholar, particularly in the field of classical studies.