History of Biology & Life Sciences, Scientists - General & Miscellaneous - Biography, Agriculturists, Horticulturists, & Gardeners - Biography, African American General Biography
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Overview
During his life time George Washington Carver was referred to as the black Leonardo da Vinci. His research into alternative crops to replace cotton, such as peanuts, soybeans and sweet potatoes revolutionized Southern farming. Carver was born into slavery, once slavery was abolished Carver traveled expensively to study and educate himself. He was the first head of the Agricultural Department at the famous Tuskegee Institute. This book is a recollection of Glenn Clark on his close relationship with Carver.Book Details
Published
September 1, 2011
Publisher
Wilder Publications
Pages
40
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781617204180