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Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume III, Florida Narratives
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slave_Narrative_Collection
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"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States" is a historical collection produced by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. The book captures the voices and experiences of former slaves through a series of narratives compiled from interviews conducted across various states. It aims to document the personal recollections and histories of African Americans who lived through the era of slavery, offering insight into their lives, struggles, and perspectives. The opening portion features the accounts of several ex-slaves, starting with Josephine Anderson, who shares memories from her youth about family life and superstitions surrounding witchcraft. She recalls tales of haunts and herbal traditions. Other notable figures, such as Samuel Simeon Andrews, recount their experiences under various masters, detailing elements of plantation life, food preparation, and the emotional impact of emancipation. These narratives are interwoven with vivid details of cultural practices, personal anecdotes, and reflections on freedom, illustrating a complex view of life before and after slavery through the voices of those who lived it. Each informant offers a unique perspective that contributes to a broader understanding of the collective history of African Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography
Slave narratives -- Florida
African Americans -- Florida -- Biography
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Slavery
Category: Biographies
Category: History - American
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