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United States. Work Projects Administration |
| Title |
Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume VIII, Maryland Narratives
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Andrea Ball and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from
images provided by the Library of Congress, Manuscript Division.
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| Summary |
"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves" is a historical collection assembled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. This multifaceted work captures the personal testimonies and recollections of individuals who experienced slavery firsthand, providing a rich tapestry of personal stories, varying in experiences and perspectives across different plantations in Maryland. The opening of this compilation introduces several ex-slaves, including Aunt Lucy and Charles Coles, who vividly recount their pasts, painting a picture of life under slavery in Maryland. Aunt Lucy shares her memories of life on a plantation, detailing her experiences as a young girl during the Civil War and the soldiers' interactions with enslaved individuals. Charles Coles offers insight into a seemingly milder experience, describing a kind master, Mr. Dorsey, who treated his slaves with care and provided education opportunities. This early segment sets the stage for a deeper investigation into the varied realities of slavery, reflecting on personal dimensions such as family life, work, and the enduring impact of their experiences. The narratives highlight personal struggles and resilience, shedding light on a critical yet often overlooked part of American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Maryland
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| Subject |
Slave narratives -- Maryland
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Social conditions
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Maryland -- Biography
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
11552 |
| Release Date |
Mar 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 25, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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