Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves, Volume XI, North Carolina Narratives, Part 2 is a powerful and eye-opening collection of firsthand accounts from former slaves in North Carolina. The narratives give a raw and unfiltered look at the brutal realities of slavery, as well as the strength and resilience of those who endured it.
The stories in this volume are both heartbreaking and inspiring, as individuals share their experiences of being torn from their families, forced to work in inhumane conditions, and subjected to unimaginable cruelty. Despite the horrors they faced, these former slaves display incredible courage and perseverance in the face of adversity.
Reading these narratives is a sobering reminder of the atrocities of slavery and the enduring legacy it has left on American society. It is essential that these stories are preserved and shared, so that future generations can fully understand the impact of this dark chapter in our nation's history.
Overall, Slave Narratives: a Folk History of Slavery in the United States is a deeply moving and important collection that sheds light on the lived experiences of those who were enslaved. It is a must-read for anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of the history of slavery in America.
Book Description:
These volumes of slave narratives are the product of the Federal Writers Project sponsored by the Library of Congress and the Work Project Administration. They consist of verbatim records of personal interviews with former slaves conducted during 1936-1938.
"These life histories, taken down as far as possible in the narrators' words, constitute an invaluable body of unconscious evidence or indirect source material, . . . The narratives belong to folk history—history recovered from the memories and lips of participants or eye-witnesses,” This is volume two for the state of North Carolina. - Summary by Larry Wilson
