1. George Washington Carver
Carver was born a slave in Missouri. ... He was then orphaned and Moses Carver, his owner, bought George back in exchange for a horse. ... Carver improved soil with his own blend of fertilizers. ... Carver had experimented with various types of fertilizers. ... George Washington Carver died in 1943 at the age of 82. ...
- Word Count: 436
- Approx Pages: 2
- Grade Level: High School