Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V5 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162684321)

Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V5 is a book that provides a firsthand account of the experiences of former slaves in the United States. The book is part of a larger project undertaken by the Work Projects Administration, which aimed to collect and preserve the stories of former slaves before they passed away. The narratives in this book are specifically from Arkansas and were collected through interviews with former slaves in the 1930s. The stories cover a wide range of topics, including the daily life of slaves, their relationships with their masters, the conditions of their work, and their experiences after emancipation. The book offers a unique perspective on the history of slavery in the United States, as it is based on the actual experiences of those who lived through it. The narratives are presented in the words of the former slaves themselves, providing a raw and unfiltered look at their lives. Overall, Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V5 is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark period in American history. It provides a valuable resource for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in learning more about the experiences of slaves in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Work Projects Administration
ISBN-10: 1162684321
ISBN-13: 9781162684321
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 254
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.53d