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Title: Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1
Note: Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, and the Online Distributed
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Library of Congress, Manuscript Division)
Summary: "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This work presents first-hand testimonies from former enslaved individuals, offering a raw and often heartrending glimpse into the realities of life under slavery in the United States. The narratives reflect a vast array of personal experiences, ranging from hardship and suffering to moments of resilience and bonding. The opening of the work introduces us to several former slaves who recount their memories of plantation life. For instance, Louisa Adams, one of the informants, shares her story of growing up on a plantation in North Carolina, detailing the harsh conditions, the absence of proper food and clothing, and the relentless labor endured by herself and her family. Her words paint a vivid picture of daily struggles, interactions with enslavers, and the longing for freedom. Other informants like Ida Adkins and Martha Allen echo similar sentiments, recounting their experiences during the Civil War and the arrival of Union soldiers, which transformed their lives forever. This compelling collection offers invaluable insights into American history from the voices of those who lived through it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: United States. Work Projects Administration
EBook No.: 22976
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 1550
Language: English
Subject: Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject: Slavery -- North Carolina
Subject: Slave narratives -- North Carolina
Subject: Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Social conditions
Subject: African Americans -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject: North Carolina -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 1
Note: Reading ease score: 90.6 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by the
Library of Congress, Manuscript Division)
Summary: "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This work presents first-hand testimonies from former enslaved individuals, offering a raw and often heartrending glimpse into the realities of life under slavery in the United States. The narratives reflect a vast array of personal experiences, ranging from hardship and suffering to moments of resilience and bonding. The opening of the work introduces us to several former slaves who recount their memories of plantation life. For instance, Louisa Adams, one of the informants, shares her story of growing up on a plantation in North Carolina, detailing the harsh conditions, the absence of proper food and clothing, and the relentless labor endured by herself and her family. Her words paint a vivid picture of daily struggles, interactions with enslavers, and the longing for freedom. Other informants like Ida Adkins and Martha Allen echo similar sentiments, recounting their experiences during the Civil War and the arrival of Union soldiers, which transformed their lives forever. This compelling collection offers invaluable insights into American history from the voices of those who lived through it. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: United States. Work Projects Administration
EBook No.: 22976
Published: Oct 12, 2007
Downloads: 1550
Language: English
Subject: Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject: Slavery -- North Carolina
Subject: Slave narratives -- North Carolina
Subject: Enslaved persons -- North Carolina -- Social conditions
Subject: African Americans -- North Carolina -- Biography
Subject: North Carolina -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Biography
LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.