Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2

Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2

by Various

This volume, part of the larger 'Slave Narratives' project, presents a collection of first-hand accounts from former slaves in North Carolina. These narratives were gathered during the 1930s by the Federal Writers Project as part of the Works Progress Administration. The interviews capture the lived experiences of enslaved individuals, offering insights into the realities of slavery, the challenges of transitioning to freedom, and the lasting impact of these experiences on their lives. This volume provides a valuable historical record of the voices of those who lived through one of the darkest periods in American history.

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