Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slavery in the United States From Interviews with Former Slaves: Volume X, Missouri Narratives

by Work Projects Administration

This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery.

Genres: History

297 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 31, 1999

Reviews

[Majenta · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was remarkable how old so many of the interviewees got to be, and how much they were able to remember! Many of them (when asked) claimed to be not the biggest fans of modern (1930s) young people. I wonder what they'd think of the most current young generation! :)

[Michael A. Simmons, Sr. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent compendium of stories about life as a slave

Must reading for those who would like to know how slavery really was as related by former slaves themselves. By all means,, put this on your list

[pegi johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being a Southerner

Because I'm a Southerner, I enjoyed this book immensely. White children in the South, when I was growing up never heard the truth about slavery or black culture. I find that I would recommend this book to young people so they can learn what the history books don't teach.

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Difficult reading not only due to subject matter, but also in the interviews were written in the dialect of the interviewee. Some of the stories were quite revealing as to the slaves attitudes towards enslavement as well as emancipation. I was most amazed at the ages and strength of these former slaves.

[Autumn Stars · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of knowledge gained in this read!