
George Washington Carver: An American Biography
About
He educated tens of thousands.His life story inspired millions.Now, the only complete and authorized biography of George Washington Carver, a great American humanitarian, scientist, teacher, and conservationist is back to print after 60 years.Did you know that . . .Carver was born a slave?Carver was the first Black student and the first Black faculty member at Iowa State University?Carver was the first Black American to earn a masters degree in agriculture?Carver had his paintings exhibited at the 1893 Chicago Worlds Fair as a college student?Albert Einstein once called him second among the 10 greatest living scientists of their time?Henry Ford said Carver was Americas greatest living scientist?Mahatma Gandhi sought his advice on nutrition?Carver created a successful treatment for muscle atrophy during the polio academic?Carver was the first American who was not a president and the first Black American to have a National Monument established at his birthplace?George Washington Carvers fascinating story is one of the most important in American history. Now you can learn about this brilliant humanitarian who was hailed as the Black Leonardo, the Wizard of Tuskegee, the Black Burbank, and the greatest single force since the turn of the century in creating racial understanding.
Why it’s great
Born enslaved, George Washington Carver became the first Black student and first Black faculty member at Iowa State University and went on to develop hundreds of practical uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, and other crops, transforming the agricultural economy of the South. The only complete authorized biography of this great American scientist, humanitarian, and teacher, back in print after 60 years. An essential and deeply moving read.



