Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XIV, South Carolina Narratives, Part 3

"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is collection of first-person accounts, providing a direct look into the world of slavery through the eyes of those who lived it. These interviews, conducted with former slaves, uncover stories of life on plantations, detailing both the bonds formed within the community and the brutal realities of forced labor and strict control. Narratives from individuals like Adeline Jackson paint pictures of daily life, while others, such as Cordelia Anderson Jackson and Fred James, share their recollections of the Civil War and the confusing mix of emotions felt upon gaining freedom.