Till Freedom Cried Out: Memories of Texas Slave Life (Clayton Wheat Williams Texas Life Series)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (905 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0890967369 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-01-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
I was 9 years old when freedom cried out."These poignant words begin the memories of a former Texas slave interviewed by W.P.A. Vignettes of daily life are sensitively brought to life in the skilled drawings of artist Kermit Oliver.Enriched by these illustrations and by an introduction and postscript commentary by editors T. Lindsay Baker and Julie P.Baker, Till Freedom Cried Out presents vivid memories of lives and times inside the bonds of an institution that tried to break the tellers' bodi
A Customer said Touching. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. It is very emotional and heartfelt. Each interview opened my eyes to the daily life and status of slaves. I found this book very insightful and recommend anyone who has the least bit of interest in history.. Jean Massey said Till freedom cried out. this book was not as good as some that I have read and there have been many that I have read on slavery.
The selections also give valid information about daily life; e.g., medical care, religion, resistance to punishment, work routines, clothing, and housing. An important resource for history assignments.Jamie L. Black-and-white illustrations enhance the text. Turner, Oakland Public Library, CACopyright 1997 Cahners Business Information, Inc.. From School Library JournalYA--The Oklahoma Slave Narrative Project was established as part of the WPA (Works Project Administration) from 1937-1939 to interview and collect narratives from former Texan slaves who had been relocated to Oklahoma. The 32 reminiscences presented here provide insight into the lives of the enslaved, including recollections of being sold away from parents, suffering harsh punishment by overseers, and living in misery