The view that slavery could best be described by those who had themselves experienced it personally has found expression in several thousand commentaries; autobiographies; narratives; and interviews with those who "endured." Although most of these accounts appeared before the Civil War; more than one-third are the result of the ambitious efforts of the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) to interview surviving ex-slaves during the 1930s. The result of these efforts was the Slave Narrative Collection; a group of autobiographical accounts of former slaves that today stands as one of the most enduring and noteworthy achievements of the WPA. Compiled in seventeen states during the years 1936-38; the collection consists of more than two thousand interviews with former slaves; most of them first-person accounts of slave life and the respondents' own reactions to bondage. The interviews afforded aged ex-slaves an unparalleled opportunity to give their personal accounts of life under the "peculiar institution;" to describe in their own words what it felt like to be a slave in the United States.―Norman R. Yetman; American Memory; Library of CongressThis paperback edition of all of the Kentucky narratives is reprinted in facsimile from the typewritten pages of the interviewers; just as they were originally typed.
#5103898 in Books Altitude Publishing (Canada) 2002-07-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .28 x 5.89 x 8.86l; #File Name: 155265042180 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Great Facts; Great FunBy Linda ManessI've lived in the heart of Colorado's Front Range for over 30 years but I learned fascinating things about familiar areas; and enjoyed being introduced to some new places. This slim guidebook is packed full of historical info and peppered with fun facts. Outstanding photos; concise writing and a snazzy lay-out combine to make this a very usable guidebook. If you are a Front Range "local" this is a great book to have on hand when out-of-state family and friends descend. It's also a good resource for parents looking for close-to-home family outings. Although you can enjoy Colorado Front Range History Explorer as an armchair traveler; this book makes you want to get out and explore.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Historical Lures to ColoradoBy Susanna HoughOval black-and-white portraits of Leadville's pioneer Tabors; colorful photos of homes; such as the Baca House; of museums evolving from mansions; and of cabins; and helpful walking maps throughout to guide us to the famous and sometimes hidden spots in Georgetown; Old Colorado City; Pueblo; and Black Hawk; to name a few; are exceedingly enticing to out-of-staters. No stone is left unturned from history highlights to current admission charges. The capsule stories; such as "Denver's Mother of Charities;" "Desk-beds;" "Bubbling Waters;" and "Spud Dudes" are priceless.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. History can be fun!By Joy LawranceWhether visitors; residents or long time dwellers in Colorado; folks will find this handy guide a big help in understanding the colorful history of this region. This is a perfect book to take along on a car trip - and the size is convenient. Lots of interesting factoids; gorgeous photos; and great walking-tour maps. The authors make it easy to digest historical information. It's presented in a concise and friendly manner (not like your old history textbooks!). I definitely recommend this to anyone who would like to know a little more about the people and events that shaped the Front Range.
