Project Gutenberg 2004-08-18 Public domain in the USA. 375 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 XII, Ohio 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 account compiled by the Federal Writers' Project during the late 1930s. The work presents firsthand stories from former enslaved individuals across various states, depicting their experiences from their childhood in slavery to their lives post-emancipation. The narratives provide insight into the realities of slavery, including the hardships endured, the relationships with masters, and the diverse perspectives on freedom. The opening of this collection introduces several informants whose vivid accounts highlight their unique yet interconnected experiences. For example, Charles H. Anderson reflects on his relatively favorable conditions as a slave and shares anecdotes from his youth, while Mrs. Melissa Barden recounts her emotions surrounding family separations and memories of joy amidst hardship. The narratives illustrate not only the struggles and resilience of these individuals but also provide a rich tapestry of cultural memory, as they discuss everything from food and recreation to the impact of significant historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and the Civil War's legacy. The opening sets the tone for a deeply personal exploration of a critical aspect of American history, preserving voices that are often overlooked. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 91.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read. en Enslaved persons -- United States -- Biography Enslaved persons -- United States -- Social conditions African Americans -- Ohio -- Biography African Americans -- History -- 19th century E300 Text Slavery Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) Category: Sociology 248001 2025-10-06T04:26:01.939455 text/html 212921 2024-10-28T20:10:43 text/html 310218 2025-10-06T04:26:09.878476 application/epub+zip 312229 2025-10-06T04:26:05.821491 application/epub+zip 168299 2025-10-06T04:26:04.491451 application/epub+zip 603025 2025-10-06T04:26:12.585421 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 582973 2025-10-06T04:26:08.980439 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 203124 2022-09-07T00:56:01.434292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 217304 2025-10-06T04:26:01.101506 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 197193 2024-10-28T20:10:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18042 2025-10-06T04:26:12.711423 application/rdf+xml 29120 2025-10-06T04:26:05.018454 image/jpeg 5031 2025-10-06T04:26:04.757456 image/jpeg 298693 2025-10-06T04:26:01.972492 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