Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2

** "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" by United States. Work Projects Administration is a compilation of firsthand accounts gathered in the 1930s from people who were formerly enslaved. Through vivid storytelling, these individuals share their memories of life before, during, and after the Civil War, providing a personal view of American slavery. The collection opens with people such as John H. Jackson, Ben Johnson, and Isaac Johnson, each remembering different experiences in their lives as enslaved people. Uncle Jackson talks about his childhood and family, and the skilled people whom he knew, while Uncle Ben painfully remembers being separated from his brother. Isaac describes his upbringing and life on the plantation, reflecting the various aspects of life amidst old traditions. These stories highlight the difficulties they faced, but also the strength and community they found with one another, giving us a deeper understanding of this period in American history. **