American Slaves Tell Their Stories Six Interviews |
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| Author:
| Albert, Octavia V. Rogers |
| Series title: | African American Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-486-79242-2 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2014 |
| Publisher: | Dover Publications, Incorporated
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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This collection of enthralling personal narratives vivifies life during and just after the era of slavery in the United States. First published 25 years after the Civil War ended, the volume was the work of an educated African-American woman who became the voice of many former slaves. The interviews she recorded tell of cruel punishments, divided families, and debilitating labor, but they also include information about religious beliefs and practices, as well as the condition and...
More DescriptionThis collection of enthralling personal narratives vivifies life during and just after the era of slavery in the United States. First published 25 years after the Civil War ended, the volume was the work of an educated African-American woman who became the voice of many former slaves. The interviews she recorded tell of cruel punishments, divided families, and debilitating labor, but they also include information about religious beliefs and practices, as well as the condition and progress of former slaves.