Slave Narratives Volume XI North Carolina Narratives Part 2

Slave Narratives, Volume XI: North Carolina Narratives, Part 2 continues the Federal Writers' Project's invaluable preservation of firsthand testimony from formerly enslaved individuals. Compiled during the 1930s, this volume gathers personal recollections from men and women who lived through the era of slavery in North Carolina, offering rare insights into daily life under bondage.

These narratives illuminate experiences of family separation, plantation labor, resistance, and the pursuit of freedom. They also capture regional customs, spiritual traditions, and the complex relationships between enslaved people and enslavers. Rich in detail and emotion, this collection serves as a vital historical document, preserving the voices of those too often silenced in traditional histories.

Essential for researchers, students, and readers seeking a deeper understanding of American slavery, this volume contributes significantly to the cultural memory of the African American experience.