Kentucky Slave Narratives
This book contains the complete collection of all 43 narratives told to employees of the Work Projects Administration by former slaves living in Kentucky at the time of the Great Depression in the United States. The narratives in this varied collection include stories of life as a slave, life after the end of the Civil War, and life well into the 1930s when they were written down and compiled into multiple publications. All seven of these individual publications have been combined into this single volume. In addition to describing life before and after slavery, the stories are a treasure trove of insights into culture, folklore, religion, music, and food. Genealogists may find additional information about their own families.
1117174304
Kentucky Slave Narratives
This book contains the complete collection of all 43 narratives told to employees of the Work Projects Administration by former slaves living in Kentucky at the time of the Great Depression in the United States. The narratives in this varied collection include stories of life as a slave, life after the end of the Civil War, and life well into the 1930s when they were written down and compiled into multiple publications. All seven of these individual publications have been combined into this single volume. In addition to describing life before and after slavery, the stories are a treasure trove of insights into culture, folklore, religion, music, and food. Genealogists may find additional information about their own families.
2.99 In Stock
Kentucky Slave Narratives

Kentucky Slave Narratives

by Work Projects Administration
Kentucky Slave Narratives

Kentucky Slave Narratives

by Work Projects Administration

eBook

$2.99 

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
WANT A NOOK?  Explore Now

Related collections and offers

LEND ME® See Details

Overview

This book contains the complete collection of all 43 narratives told to employees of the Work Projects Administration by former slaves living in Kentucky at the time of the Great Depression in the United States. The narratives in this varied collection include stories of life as a slave, life after the end of the Civil War, and life well into the 1930s when they were written down and compiled into multiple publications. All seven of these individual publications have been combined into this single volume. In addition to describing life before and after slavery, the stories are a treasure trove of insights into culture, folklore, religion, music, and food. Genealogists may find additional information about their own families.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940148413752
Publisher: AfterMath
Publication date: 10/17/2013
Series: Slave Narratives Series , #7
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Sales rank: 341,249
File size: 95 KB
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews