Slave Narratives

Slave Narratives is a collection of first-hand accounts of slavery in the United States, compiled by the Work Projects Administration during the 1930s. The book includes interviews with former slaves, conducted by writers and researchers employed by the WPA, and provides a unique insight into the experiences of those who were enslaved in America. The narratives cover a wide range of topics, including the daily life of slaves, the brutality of slave owners, the struggle for freedom, and the challenges faced by African Americans after emancipation. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on a dark period in American history and giving voice to those who were silenced for so long. It is a powerful reminder of the resilience and courage of the human spirit in the face of oppression.""When my Missis took me away from the river bottom I lived in Poolesville where the Kohlhoss home and garage is. I worked around the house and garden. I remember when the Yankee and Confederate soldiers both came to Poolesville. Capn Sam White (son of the doctor) he join the Confederate in Virginia. He come home and say he goin to take me along back with him for to serve him. But the Yankees came and he left very sudden and leave me behind. I was glad I didn't have to go with him. I saw all that fightin around Poolesville. I used to like to watch em fightin. I saw a Yankee soldier shoot a Confederate and kill him.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.