Slave Narratives Volume IV Georgia Narratives Part 1

By: Administration, Wp

Slave Narratives, Volume IV: Georgia Narratives, Part 1 is a foundational installment of the WPA Federal Writers' Project, preserving the firsthand voices of formerly enslaved men and women from Georgia. Recorded in the 1930s, these narratives provide intimate accounts of daily life under slavery, revealing stories of hardship, resilience, faith, family separation, and the struggle for freedom.

Part 1 introduces readers to the lived experiences of enslaved individuals across Georgia's plantations and rural communities, capturing regional customs, dialects, and traditions that shaped African American life. These testimonies offer a vivid portrayal of labor, punishment, resistance, and cultural survival, providing insight into the social and historical realities of the South.

This volume is an essential resource for scholars, educators, students, and readers seeking authentic primary-source accounts of slavery, the African American experience, and the enduring legacy of resilience and cultural identity in Georgia.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1636522130
• ISBN13: 9781636522135
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Black Legacy Press
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"