Slave Narratives

Unique Elements Part 1 & 2, Illustrated with Photographs. Historical Outline of 20th Century America Uncover the brutal truth of slavery in the United States with 'Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States,' a powerful collection of first-hand accounts from former slaves, compiled by the Work Projects Administration in the 1930s. Volume XI centres on slaves in North Carolina and includes part 1 and part 2. These heart-breaking slavery stories and interviews provide a terrible, realistic portrayal of slavery and its influence on the United States. About The Works Projects Administration (WPA) commissioned writers to gather life histories of former slaves from 1936 to 1938. During the Franklin D. Roosevelt administration's New Deal and economic relief and recovery programmes, this material was compiled with each entry containing an oral history of a former slave or a descendant of a former slave, as well as his or her personal tale of slavery and emancipation. These Slave Narratives are a powerful and sobering collection of first-hand accounts from former slaves. These narratives provide a window into the brutal realities of slavery in the United States, as well as the strength and resilience of those who lived through it. This edition, which focuses on narratives from North Carolina, is a vital primary source for understanding the history of slavery and its lasting impact on American society. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, African American studies, or the ongoing struggle for racial justice. A Classic Reprint These former slave interviews will make a fantastic addition to your own classic’s library, as well as an excellent gift to those fascinated with the History Of Slavery In America or even those United States History buffs in your life. Century Bound takes every care to ensure that the original integrity of this book has been preserved to the highest degree. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unaltered from the original author's publication, keeping the books’ original form for your enjoyment.