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Author United States. Work Projects Administration
Title Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume VI, Kansas Narratives
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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 and published in 1941. This book serves as a collection of firsthand testimonies from former slaves, capturing their experiences and memories from their time in bondage, as well as their lives after the Civil War. It offers a poignant and personal perspective on the harsh realities of slavery and the resilience of the human spirit. The content of the book is structured around interviews with several former slaves, sharing vivid recollections of their lives on plantations, their relationships with family and masters, and the impact of the Civil War and freedom on their communities. Key figures include Clayton Holbert, who describes farm life and communal support among enslaved families; Bill Simms, who reflects on a life spent under a kind master and his journey toward freedom; and Belle Williams, who recounts her experiences of displacement and loyalty to her original master. Their stories illuminate the complexities of their circumstances, encompassing themes of survival, family, and loss, while also highlighting moments of kindness and humanity within the brutal framework of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
Subject Slave narratives
Subject Slavery -- Kansas
Category Text
EBook-No. 11485
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 25, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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