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| Author | United States. Work Projects Administration |
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| Title | Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 1 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 89.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States" is a historical collection of firsthand accounts compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This work encompasses interviews with former slaves, illustrating their personal stories regarding life during and after slavery in the United States, particularly focusing on their experiences in Texas. The text reveals stories that highlight a range of experiences, from the harsh realities of slave life to moments of tenderness and community, shedding light on the complexities of their past. The opening of this collection introduces the reader to various individuals, beginning with Will Adams, who recounts his comparatively favorable experiences under his masters in Texas compared to others. He shares memories of a stable life, the kindness of the Cavin family, and the confusion surrounding emancipation. Alongside his narrative, William Adams discusses his quest for knowledge and experiences with belief in supernatural powers, acting as a reflection of the cultural heritage and resilience of African Americans. The essays build a vivid picture of the lives, struggles, and shifting dynamics of the individuals interviewed, weaving together personal history with broader themes of community, survival, and the impact of the Civil War on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Texas -- Biography |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Texas -- Biography |
| Subject | African Americans -- Texas -- Interviews |
| Subject | African Americans -- Texas -- History -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 30576 |
| Release Date | Dec 2, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1034 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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