Step back in time and meet everyday people from another era: This edition brings to you the complete collection of hundreds of life stories, incredible vivid testimonies of former slaves from 17 U.S. southern states, including photos of the people being interviewed and their extraordinary narratives. After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was on...

"Slave Narratives" is a compelling anthology compiled by the United States Work Projects Administration (WPA) in the 1930s, capturing firsthand accounts of formerly enslaved individuals. This seminal work presents a rich tapestry of oral histories, revealing the lived experiences and perspectives of African Americans who endured the brutality of slavery. Written in a documentary style, the narratives employ the vernacular speech of the narrators, preserving their unique voices, while also ...

"Slave Narratives" is a seminal compilation produced by the United States Work Projects Administration in the 1930s, which presents a vivid collection of firsthand accounts from formerly enslaved individuals. This anthology, rich in oral history, captures the stark realities of slavery, providing unparalleled insights into the lived experiences of these individuals through their own voices. The literary style is characterized by authentic dialect and personal expression, offering a profoun...

The Voices From The Margins: Authentic Recorded Life Stories by Former Slaves is a groundbreaking collection of narratives documenting the experiences of former slaves in the United States. The book presents a raw and unfiltered look into the lives of individuals who were marginalized and oppressed, offering a unique perspective on American history. Through a combination of first-person accounts and historical context, the author sheds light on the struggles and resilience of a community t...

After the end of Civil War in 1865, more than four million slaves were set free. There were several efforts to record the remembrances of the living former slaves. The Federal Writers' Project was one such project by the United States federal government to support writers during the Great Depression by asking them to interview and record the myriad stories and experiences of slavery of former slaves. The resulting collection preserved hundreds of life stories from 17 US states that would o...

Aunt Lucy, an ex-slave, lives with her son, Lafayette Brooks, in a shack on the Carroll Inn Springs property at Forest Glen, Montgomery County, Md. To go to her home from Rockville, leave the Court House going east on Montgomery Ave. and follow US Highway No. 240, otherwise known as the Rockville Pike, in its southeasterly direction, four and one half miles to the junction with it on the left (east) of the Garrett Park Road. This junction is directly opposite the entrance to the Georgetown...

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 4 completes the series documenting the experiences of formerly enslaved people in Arkansas through the WPA’s Federal Writers' Project. This final volume presents a rich tapestry of firsthand accounts, offering valuable insights into the lives, struggles, and resilience of those who endured the institution of slavery.The interviews in this volume capture ...

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume VII, Kentucky Narratives is an important collection that documents the firsthand experiences of formerly enslaved individuals in Kentucky, compiled by the WPA’s Federal Writers' Project. This volume presents a rich array of narratives that illuminate the lives and struggles of those who lived through slavery in the Bluegrass State.The interviews featured in this volume delve into the...

Understanding Slavery: 13 Classic Books of History and Reflection gathers testimony, polemic, history, political economy, and moral argument into a searching archive of slavery's lived realities and ideological contests. Its range moves from firsthand narratives of enslavement and escape to abolitionist appeals, proslavery apologetics, legal and social commentary, and later documentary recovery. Such juxtapositions make the volume more than a record of suffering: it exposes the language th...

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XIV, South Carolina Narratives, Part 4 continues the vital documentation of the experiences of formerly enslaved individuals in South Carolina, as compiled by the WPA’s Federal Writers' Project. This volume provides additional firsthand accounts that illuminate the daily realities and enduring spirit of those who lived through the institution of slavery.The narratives featured in thi...

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume X, Missouri Narratives is an essential collection that documents the experiences of formerly enslaved individuals in Missouri, as recorded by the WPA’s Federal Writers' Project. This volume offers a profound insight into the lives of those who endured slavery in a border state, capturing their struggles, resilience, and the rich cultural heritage that emerged from their experiences.T...

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume IV, Georgia Narratives, Part 1 is the first installment in a crucial collection of firsthand accounts from former enslaved individuals in Georgia, compiled by the WPA’s Federal Writers' Project. This volume captures the diverse experiences and memories of those who lived through slavery, providing a valuable resource for understanding the human impact of this institution.The narrativ...