The Voices From The Past – Hundreds of Testimonies by Former Slaves In One Volume (eBook)

Work Projects Administration (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
7860 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654775010-9 (EAN)

Infos

The Voices From The Past is a compelling collection of firsthand testimonies by former slaves, compiled by the Work Projects Administration. This poignant book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of African Americans during the period of slavery in America, showcasing a diversity of experiences and perspectives. The writing is raw, honest, and unfiltered, providing readers with a powerful connection to history. The book's literary style is straightforward and poignant, allowing the voices of the former slaves to shine through without any embellishments. This work serves as a valuable historical document that sheds light on a dark period in American history, making it essential reading for anyone interested in understanding the true impact of slavery. The Voices From The Past is a testament to the resilience and strength of those who endured the horrors of slavery, offering readers a unique opportunity to learn from the past and reflect on the legacy of slavery in America.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.12.2023
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Anthologien
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► 20. Jahrhundert bis 1945
• Schlagworte: African American Studies • American History • Antebellum South • born a crime • Civil Rights • Cultural Bearings • Dreams From My Father • Emancipation • Federal Writers' Project • Great Depression • Historical Conservation • historical testimonies • I Know Why the Caged Birds Sing • James Baldwin • Lincoln • Malcolm X • oprah • Oral History • post-slavery society • Race relations • Resilience and Suffering • slave narratives • southern united states history • The New Jim Crow • The Underground Railroad • The Warmth of Other Suns