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Self reliance and emancipation themes in a 19th century voice
A long reflective essay extols self reliance as a habit linking to virtue and success in life and work. It discusses emancipation and African American uplift led by Booker T. Washington and Tuskegee, urging white support for Black education and civic integrating. It closes with Pacific commerce expansion and calls for American naval and cable links.
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Wilsle
Ores
Booker T Washington
Black Belt
Washington's College
Tuskepee
United States
China
California
Oregon
Washington
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
New York
Boston
Baltimore
Charleston
Atlantic
Pacific
Philippines
Japan
Europe
Asia
Trans-Isthmian Canal
Pacific Ocean