Books about slavery?

Ekdog · 12-20-2010, 07:56 AM

I'd like to read about slavery in the United States, preferably from the slaves' point of view. Any suggestions?

Dr. Drib · 12-20-2010, 08:18 AM

I believe I put one up here on MobileRead, by Frederick Douglass, which I think was in Sony's LRF format. I'm sure some other Members will list other material, as well.

Any Google search should also list a rich variety of choices.

Search for the phrase, "Slave Narratives."

Don

HarryT · 12-20-2010, 08:34 AM

Loads of stuff on PG.

MV64 · 12-20-2010, 08:59 AM

There was an excellent project done in the early 1930s in which government employees went around interviewing the living ex-slaves and writing down their narratives, as well. I think it was simply called "Slave Narratives."

leebase · 12-20-2010, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ekdog

I'd like to read about slavery in the United States, preferably from the slaves' point of view. Any suggestions?

I highly recommend Booker T Washington's "Up From Slavery" -- you can find it free online.

Lee

HarryT · 12-20-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by MV64

There was an excellent project done in the early 1930s in which government employees went around interviewing the living ex-slaves and writing down their narratives, as well. I think it was simply called "Slave Narratives."

That's what I was referring to on PG. There's volumes and volumes of it, arranged by state.

Ekdog · 12-20-2010, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MV64

There was an excellent project done in the early 1930s in which government employees went around interviewing the living ex-slaves and writing down their narratives, as well. I think it was simply called "Slave Narratives."

Thanks. Found that here. Price is right, too.

Ekdog · 12-20-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by HarryT

That's what I was referring to on PG. There's volumes and volumes of it, arranged by state.

Sorry, but what does "PG" stand for?

edbro · 12-20-2010, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Ekdog

Sorry, but what does "PG" stand for?

Project Gutenberg
http://www.gutenberg.org/catalog/

HarryT · 12-20-2010, 05:32 PM

Project Gutenberg.

http://www.gutenberg.org

It's by far the best-known collection of material in the US public domain.

queentess · 12-20-2010, 05:55 PM

First one that comes to mind:
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs

jgaiser · 12-20-2010, 08:52 PM

Here's a Google search listing for "Slave Narratives" on Gutenberg.org. Downloads available in multiple formats.

marshies · 12-21-2010, 12:14 AM

I don't have a recommendation for you, but I would suggest against The Book of Negros.

I thought the writing was overdone. I just couldn't see what was making the main character so good and special other than the author constantly hitting me on the head with the fact.

Maggie Leung · 12-21-2010, 01:15 AM

In addition to what's been suggested, you might want to check this out:

http://antislavery.eserver.org/narratives

For a wider look that includes slavery and beyond, I highly recommend this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-S.../dp/0679444327

doreenjoy · 12-21-2010, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by leebase

I highly recommend Booker T Washington's "Up From Slavery" -- you can find it free online.

Lee

+1

One of the best books I've ever read.

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Dr. Drib Grand Sorcerer Posts: 45,614 Karma: 60184181 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Peru Device: KINDLE: Oasis 3, Scribe (1st), Matcha; KOBO: Libra 2, Libra Colour	I believe I put one up here on MobileRead, by Frederick Douglass, which I think was in Sony's LRF format. I'm sure some other Members will list other material, as well. Any Google search should also list a rich variety of choices. Search for the phrase, "Slave Narratives." Don

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MV64 Addict Posts: 271 Karma: 2000000 Join Date: Jan 2009 Device: Sony PRS-505	There was an excellent project done in the early 1930s in which government employees went around interviewing the living ex-slaves and writing down their narratives, as well. I think it was simply called "Slave Narratives."

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HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,560 Karma: 93980341 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Project Gutenberg. http://www.gutenberg.org It's by far the best-known collection of material in the US public domain.

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queentess Reading is sexy Posts: 1,303 Karma: 544517 Join Date: Apr 2009 Device: none	First one that comes to mind: Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl by Harriet Ann Jacobs

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jgaiser Omnivorous Posts: 3,283 Karma: 27978909 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rural NW Oregon Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle Fire HD, Kindle 3, KPW1	Here's a Google search listing for "Slave Narratives" on Gutenberg.org. Downloads available in multiple formats.

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marshies Enthusiast Posts: 28 Karma: 17926 Join Date: Dec 2010 Device: Sony PRS650	I don't have a recommendation for you, but I would suggest against The Book of Negros. I thought the writing was overdone. I just couldn't see what was making the main character so good and special other than the author constantly hitting me on the head with the fact.

12-21-2010, 01:15 AM	#14
Maggie Leung Wizard Posts: 1,449 Karma: 58383 Join Date: Jul 2009 Device: Kindle, iPad	In addition to what's been suggested, you might want to check this out: http://antislavery.eserver.org/narratives For a wider look that includes slavery and beyond, I highly recommend this book: http://www.amazon.com/Warmth-Other-S.../dp/0679444327