Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 offers a unique and invaluable perspective on the experiences of enslaved individuals in Texas. The collection of narratives provides a powerful and moving account of the brutal realities of slavery, as told by those who lived through it.
The firsthand accounts offer a glimpse into the daily lives of enslaved individuals, detailing their struggles, hardships, and moments of resilience. The narratives also shed light on the complex relationships between slaves and their owners, as well as the ways in which slavery shaped every aspect of their lives.
Despite the harrowing nature of the stories, there are also moments of hope and resilience that shine through. The strength and perseverance of the individuals who shared their stories is truly inspiring and serves as a testament to the human spirit.
Overall, Slave Narratives: Volume XVI, Texas Narratives, Part 4 is a powerful and important collection that provides a vital insight into the history of slavery in Texas and the United States as a whole. It is a must-read for anyone interested in learning more about this dark chapter of American history.
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Slave Narratives Volume XVI: Texas Narratives Part 4
A Folk History of Slavery in the United States
From Interviews with Former Slaves
TYPEWRITTEN RECORDS PREPARED BY
THE FEDERAL WRITERS' PROJECT
1936 1938
ASSEMBLED BY
THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS PROJECT
WORK PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION
FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
SPONSORED BY THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Illustrated with Photographs
WASHINGTON 1941
VOLUME XVI
TEXAS NARRATIVES PART 4
Prepared by the Federal Writers' Project of
the Works Progress Administration
for the State of Texas
[HW:] Handwritten note
[TR:] Transcriber's note
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Mazique Sanco Clarissa Scales Hannah Scott Abram Sells George Selman Callie Shepherd Betty Simmons George Simmons Ben Simpson Giles Smith James W. Smith Jordon Smith Millie Ann Smith Susan Smith John Sneed Mariah Snyder Patsy Southwell Leithean Spinks Guy Stewart William Stone Yach Stringfellow Bert Strong Emma Taylor Mollie Taylor Jake Terriell J.W. Terrill Allen Thomas Bill and Ellen Thomas Lucy Thomas Philles Thomas William M. Thomas Mary Thompson Penny Thompson Albert Todd Aleck Trimble Reeves Tucker Lou Turner Irella Battle Walker John Walton Sol Walton Ella Washington Rosa Washington Sam Jones Washington William Watkins Dianah Watson Emma Watson James West Adeline White Sylvester Sostan Wickliffe Daphne Williams Horatio W... Continue reading book >>
