Overview
"Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4" offers a powerful and direct connection to a crucial period in American history. Compiled by the United States Work Projects Administration, this volume presents firsthand accounts of African Americans who lived through the institution of slavery in Texas. These interviews, part of a larger collection of slave narratives, provide invaluable biographical insights into the lives, experiences, and resilience of formerly enslaved people. Readers will encounter personal stories of hardship and survival, offering a unique and unfiltered perspective on the realities of slavery in the 19th-century United States. This carefully preserved historical record stands as a testament to the enduring human spirit and serves as an important resource for understanding African American history, the legacy of slavery, and the ongoing struggle for equality. A vital addition to any collection focusing on United States history and African American studies.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: 00244 pages
- | Binding: Paperback or Softback
- | ISBN-10: 1023375397
- | ISBN-13: 9781023375399
