Up from Slavery
Chapter 10: A Harder Task Than Making Bricks Without Straw
by Booker T. Washington
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
Booker implements an unorthodox plan for the new construction, and works to overcome the objections of prospective students and their parents.
John Thorpe arrives at the Allens’ with his sister Isabella and Catherine’s brother James. The trio pressure Catherine into joining them for a carriage ride; James and Isabella in one carriage, and Catherine and John in the other. During the carriage ride, Catherine attempts to divert John’s self- interested monologue, but always fails.
A sudden and fierce storm causes the boys to reexamine their decisions.
Du Bois discusses the progression of the black man after emancipation.
Newland and May's discussion of their engagement leaves Newland questioning his future wife's ability to think for herself.
The author explains the existence of motion and a few objections.
Two letters arrive. William tries to work out a plan for employment.
A white fairy befriends a young prince. The fairy gave the prince a ring and tells him that whenever he did something unkind, the ring would prick his finger and he would lose her friendship. After several unkind deeds she turned him into a dog. Only changing his ways would bring him back to his handsome self.
After a conversation with Bresnahan, Carol's opinion of Will becomes more critical. A visit from Will's friends causes tension in the Kennicott home, eventually resulting in a extreme request by Carol. Bea's departure leaves Carol doing all the housework. Will's proposal of building a new house only leaves Carol more frustrated than before.
The Count of Monte Cristo saves Maximilian, and then finds happiness once again.
The narrator describes his journey to visit “the Old Sugar Mill”, a collection of ruins north of New Smyrna.
Dr. Melville tells a first hand story of the lynching of Jube Benson.
“Rodman the Keeper” is a powerful tale that highlights the irreconcilable differences between Northern and Southern cultures, with dignity and sympathy allotted to representative characters of both worlds.
A late night visit from Erik, causes rumors to spread about Carol. While discussing the current situation in Gopher Prairie, Vida discloses her prior relationship with Will to Carol. Carol's discomfort continues to grow.
Marian worries about what sort of document Laura is supposed to sign. The group walks to the lake, where a discussion of murder and crime commences. Mention of the Catherick name causes a rapid departure of Sir Percival.
Mrs. March is sent for as Beth's condition worsens.
Sumner and the Mantons strike up a friendship because of the incident involving the schooner.
Ardita rebels against her uncle, who wishes her to behave as a respectable lady. He leaves her alone, and the ship is taken by Carlyle and his group of pirates. Things aren't all as they seem.
Walter meets Mrs. Vesey and Miss Fairlie. The group travels through the countryside and Walter considers the artwork already completed by the ladies. Marian discovers something in the letters from her mother.
Newland pays a visit to Mrs. Mingott. Medora asks a favor of Newland.
The author describes the symptoms that have appeared in and on the cows and how he treated them.
Rosalie is wed, and Agnes Grey and Matilda are left to entertain themselves. Agnes Grey finds that she is called home earlier than expected.
The group argues over the continuation of their plans. They discuss the reasons for rejoining the Swash.
The many different ways in which a teacher can judge the overall quality of a school.
Dantes becomes a successful smuggler while on board his new vessel.