Slave Narratives Volume II Arkansas Narratives Part 3

By: Administration, Wp

Slave Narratives, Volume II: Arkansas Narratives, Part 3 continues the Federal Writers' Project's remarkable effort to document the lives and voices of formerly enslaved individuals in Arkansas. Collected during the 1930s, these interviews preserve authentic memories of daily life under slavery, highlighting the resilience, hardships, and cultural traditions of the people who endured it.

Part 3 adds another series of deeply personal testimonies that reveal experiences of plantation labor, family separation, faith, resistance, and the challenges of transitioning to freedom. The narratives also capture regional customs, dialects, and storytelling traditions, providing a vivid record of Arkansas's unique historical and cultural landscape.

This volume is an essential resource for historians, researchers, educators, and readers seeking a human-centered understanding of slavery, its impact on generations, and the enduring legacy of African American life in the South.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1636522122
• ISBN13: 9781636522128
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Black Legacy Press
• Length: 492 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.5" x 8.5"