Project Gutenberg 2004-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 957 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 II, Arkansas Narratives, Part 6 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" by the Federal Writers' Project is a historical account compiled during the late 1930s. This work presents firsthand accounts from former slaves interviewed in various states, detailing their experiences and perspectives on life during slavery and the transition to freedom. The book likely focuses on the personal histories, memories, and oral traditions passed down through generations, illustrating the diverse experiences of the African American community in the antebellum South. The beginning of this volume introduces the reader to a range of informants, each sharing their unique stories. For instance, Doc Quinn recounts his childhood on a major cotton plantation, detailing life under the watch of his master, Colonel Ogburn, his experiences during the Civil War, and the difficult transition to post-war life. Other narratives touch on themes of familial bonds, survival, and cultural practices among the enslaved, showcasing a rich tapestry of social customs, challenges faced after emancipation, and the lingering memories of slavery that color their reflections. The opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the historical context, revealing what it meant to live through this pivotal era in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 93.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Slave narratives -- Arkansas Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Biography Enslaved persons -- Arkansas -- Social conditions Slavery -- Arkansas African Americans -- Arkansas -- Biography E300 Text Slavery Category: Biographies Category: History - American 607030 2025-10-05T08:52:05.545403 text/html 548863 2024-10-28T18:51:43 text/html 348212 2025-10-05T08:52:17.380379 application/epub+zip 357348 2025-10-05T08:52:10.046360 application/epub+zip 287878 2025-10-05T08:52:08.427417 application/epub+zip 747725 2025-10-05T08:52:22.184290 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 699453 2025-10-05T08:52:16.038317 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403997 2022-09-06T04:37:57.532371 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 530143 2025-10-05T08:52:03.669422 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 509905 2024-10-28T18:51:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17701 2025-10-05T08:52:22.314309 application/rdf+xml 28842 2025-10-05T08:52:08.973379 image/jpeg 4981 2025-10-05T08:52:08.699369 image/jpeg 335418 2025-10-05T08:52:05.588386 application/octet-stream application/zip 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 en.wikipedia