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River Of Blood: American Slavery From The People Who Lived It: Interviews & Photographs Of Formerly Enslaved African Americans
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In The Late 1930S, The Federal Government Embarked On An Unusual Project. As A Part Of The Works Progress Administration'S Efforts To Give Jobs To Unemployed Americans, Government Workers Tracked Down 3,000 Men And Women Who Had Been Enslaved Before And During The Civil War. The Workers Asked Them Probing Questions About Slave Life. What Did They Think About Their Slaveholders? What Songs Did They Sing? What Games Did They Play? Did They Always Think About Escaping?The Result Was A Remarkable Compilation Of Interviews Known As The Slave Narratives.This Book Highlights Those Narrativescondensing Tens Of Thousands Of Pages Into Short Excerpts From About 100 Former Slaves And Pairs Their Accounts With Their Photographs, Taken By The Workers Sent To Record Their Stories.The Book Documents What Slaves Saw And Remembered, And Explains How They Lived. It Is An Eyeopening Account That Details What It Was Like To Be A Slavefrom Everyday Life To The Overwhelming Fear They Harbored For Their Lives And For The Lives Of Their Family And Loved Ones. Their Stories Are Clear And Stirring.For Some Reason, The 700 Photographs Taken For The Slave Narrative Collection Have Been Largely Overlooked. The Negatives Are Missing And The Paperclip Impressions Used To Attach The Small Prints To The Typewritten Interviews Indicates That The Photos Were Never Valued Or Treated As Art.By Pairing 100 Narratives And Photographs, The Material Takes On A New Life.Every Word From Every Former Slave Comes Alive When The Reader Can See Exactly Who Told These Accounts. The Photographswith The Storiesare Essential In Helping Us Understand The Humanity Behind These Stories. The Words Take On New Meeting Paired With The Photographs. When You Hear Bill Homer Explain That He Was Given As A Wedding Present At The Age Of Ten In 1860 And Look At His Photograph As A Proud Old Man, The True Meaning Of Slavery Starts To Sinks In.This Book Is Designed So That All Americans Will Better Understand This Issue That Plays Such An Important Role In Present Day Society. The Words And The Photographs Are Profound.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'River of Blood'? A: The book focuses on interviews and photographs of formerly enslaved African Americans, compiled during the late 1930s as part of the Works Progress Administration.
- Q: Who is the author of 'River of Blood'? A: The author of the book is Richard Cahan.
- Q: How many pages does 'River of Blood' have? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'River of Blood' published? A: The book was published on January 20, 2020.
- Q: What kind of content can readers expect from the interviews in the book? A: Readers can expect firsthand accounts from about 100 former slaves, discussing their experiences, thoughts about slaveholders, and aspects of daily life.
- Q: Are there photographs included in 'River of Blood'? A: Yes, the book includes photographs taken of the interviewees, which complement their narratives.
- Q: What historical significance does 'River of Blood' hold? A: The book provides an eye-opening account of slavery in America by documenting the lived experiences of those who were enslaved, contributing to a better understanding of this critical issue in American history.
- Q: Is 'River of Blood' suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, the book is designed to help readers understand the complexities of American slavery and is suitable for educational settings.
- Q: Can 'River of Blood' be considered a primary source? A: Yes, the interviews and photographs serve as primary sources that capture the voices and experiences of formerly enslaved individuals.