Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XIII, Oklahoma Narratives

"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" by the United States Work Projects Administration, is a collection of first-hand accounts illuminating the realities of slavery through the voices of those who lived it. The book shares the experiences of former slaves before, during, and after the Civil War, and focuses on their challenges and strength to persevere in the face of adversity. You'll read childhood memories and life under different masters, where figures like kind plantation owners left a mark. These narratives highlight the emotional distress of families split apart, and these personal histories become an important record of American history, showing a lasting legacy of survival and resistance.