"Booker T. Washington, Builder of Civilization" is a book that tells the story of the life and activities of the outstanding American politician, public figure and educator Booker T. Washington. Authors Emmett J. Scott and Lyman Beecher Stowe highlight key moments in Washington's life, showing how he strengthened his civilization through education and increased attention to the problems of the African American population. The book is an important document of the history of the struggle for equal rights and can be an excellent source for the study of American history and social movements.