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The Autobiography of William Sanders Scarborough: An American Journey from Slavery to Scholarship (African American Life)

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This illuminating autobiography 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 studie ...more
Hardcover , 448 pages
Published December 6th 2004 by Wayne State University Press
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