Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 537 United States. Work Projects Administration Administration, Work Projects Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume VIII, Maryland Narratives Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_Narrative_Collection Produced by Andrea Ball and PG Distributed Proofreaders. Produced from images provided by the Library of Congress, Manuscript Division. "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.) Reading ease score: 79.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Biography Slavery -- Maryland Slave narratives -- Maryland Enslaved persons -- Maryland -- Social conditions African Americans -- Maryland -- Biography E300 Text Slavery Category: Biographies Category: History - American 163963 2025-08-05T08:17:40.764585 text/html 132627 2024-10-28T18:45:45 text/html 190353 2025-08-05T08:17:48.005564 application/epub+zip 191098 2025-08-05T08:17:44.662562 application/epub+zip 130756 2025-08-05T08:17:43.376557 application/epub+zip 467758 2025-08-05T08:17:50.340529 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453166 2025-08-05T08:17:47.186566 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151719 2022-09-06T03:44:02.863489 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144608 2025-08-05T08:17:40.333575 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 124453 2024-10-28T18:45:45 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17706 2025-08-05T08:17:50.477516 application/rdf+xml 29398 2025-08-05T08:17:43.914550 image/jpeg 5116 2025-08-05T08:17:43.650559 image/jpeg 189688 2025-08-05T08:17:40.777590 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia