This collection of first-hand accounts from former slaves provides a powerful and haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of slavery in North Carolina. The narratives are raw and unfiltered, offering a unique perspective on the horrors and dehumanization endured by those who were enslaved in the southern United States.
The stories are diverse, with each narrator sharing their own personal experiences with slavery, including tales of brutality, separation from family, and the struggle for freedom. The resilience and courage of these individuals shine through in their accounts, as they recount the injustices they faced with unwavering resolve.
The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning more about the history of slavery in America, as it provides a rare and authentic insight into the lives of those who lived through this dark period in our nation's past. It serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring legacy of slavery and the ongoing fight for equality and justice.
Book Description:
These volumes of slave narratives are the product of the Federal Writers Project sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Work Project Administration. They consist of verbatim records of personal interviews with former slaves conducted during 1936-1938
"These life histories, taken down as far as possible in the narrators' words, constitute an invaluable body of unconscious evidence or indirect source material, . . . The narratives belong to folk history—history recovered from the memories and lips of participants or eye-witnesses,” This is volume one for the state of North Carolina.
