The Man Who Talks with the Flowers

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The book highlights the remarkable life of George Washington Carver, celebrated for his innovative agricultural research that transformed Southern farming through alternative crops like peanuts and sweet potatoes. Born into slavery, Carver overcame significant obstacles to educate himself and became the first head of the Agricultural Department at Tuskegee Institute. Through Glenn Clark's recollections, readers gain insight into Carver's character and the profound impact he had on agriculture and education.