Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews With Former Slaves - 9781023375146

"Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume X, Missouri Narratives" offers a powerful and essential firsthand account of slavery. Collected and compiled by The United States Work Projects Administration, this volume presents a unique oral history drawn from interviews with African Americans who experienced slavery in Missouri. These narratives provide invaluable insights into the lives, struggles, and resilience of enslaved people. This collection preserves a vital part of American history, offering direct testimonies that illuminate the realities of slavery and its lasting impact. A significant contribution to the historical record, "Slave Narratives" serves as a primary source for understanding the complexities of the 19th-century United States. It is a crucial resource for anyone interested in African American history, the history of slavery, and the power of personal narratives to shape our understanding of the past.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

• | Author: United States Work P. Administration
• | Publisher: Anson Street Press
• | Publication Date: Mar 29, 2025
• | Number of Pages: 00274 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 1023375141
• | ISBN-13: 9781023375146