Publisher's Synopsis
""Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V6"" is a historical book that documents the experiences of former slaves in the United States. The book is part of a larger collection of interviews conducted by the Work Projects Administration, which aimed to capture the stories of people who had lived through slavery before they were lost to time. This particular volume focuses on the narratives of former slaves from Arkansas, providing a unique perspective on the history of slavery in that region. The interviews were conducted in the 1930s, decades after the abolition of slavery, and offer a firsthand account of the harsh realities of life for enslaved people in the United States. The book includes a variety of stories from different individuals, each with their own unique perspective on slavery. Some discuss the physical and emotional abuse they endured, while others speak about the ways they found joy and community despite their circumstances. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring the stories to life. Overall, ""Slave Narratives: A Folk History Of Slavery In The United States From Interviews With Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives V6"" is an important historical document that sheds light on a dark chapter in American history. It serves as a reminder of the resilience and strength of those who were enslaved, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in the United States.""My wife didn't have many people. She knows her mother, her mother's mistress, and all. Her ma was named Martha Henson. That was her married name. Her mistress' last name was Stribling. Martha Henson was a well-treated slave. The Striblings lived in Rockport, Arkansas, but their native home was Georgia. I don't know where the Striblings are now. The old man died before the Civil War broke out. I guess they are all dead and in torment. My wife's grandmother and grandfather on her mother's side were gone so far back that neither she nor I know anything about them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
