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Author United States. Work Projects Administration
Title Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4
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Summary "Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This work features firsthand accounts of various individuals who were formerly enslaved, providing a vital perspective on their experiences and memories of slavery. The narratives come from a diverse group of former slaves across different states, and they reveal insights into their lives before, during, and after the Civil War. The opening of the work sets the stage for a collection of personal stories, starting with detailed introductions of informants such as Mazique Sanco, who reminisces about his life in South Carolina and later experiences in the army and as a chef, and Clarissa Scales, who reflects on her childhood in Texas under the care of a kind master. The narratives begin to paint a complex picture of life in slavery, showcasing varied experiences and the impact of emancipation on former slaves as they navigate their newfound freedom. Each informant shares unique anecdotes that illustrate both the harsh realities of enslavement and the resilience of the human spirit, foreshadowing the intricate tapestry of personal histories that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
Subject Enslaved persons -- Texas -- Biography
Subject Slave narratives -- Texas
Subject Enslaved persons -- Texas -- Social conditions
Subject Slavery -- Texas
Subject African Americans -- Texas -- Biography
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EBook-No. 35381
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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