The Horrors of Slavery: Testimonials From the Slave Narratives

The Horrors of Slavery: Testimonials from the Slave Narratives by Michael Andrew Grissom presents an unabridged collection of firsthand accounts from formerly enslaved Americans, recorded …

The Horrors of Slavery: Testimonials from the Slave Narratives by Michael Andrew Grissom presents an unabridged collection of firsthand accounts from formerly enslaved Americans, recorded during the Federal Writers' Project interviews of 1936, 1937, and 1938. Rather than selecting only excerpts, this edition preserves the testimonies exactly as they were originally documented, allowing readers to examine these historic narratives in their full context. Carefully annotated by Grissom, the volume provides helpful notes while maintaining the integrity of the original interviews.

In addition to the complete text of these remarkable accounts, this edition features an exhaustive index, making it an invaluable resource for historians, researchers, genealogists, and anyone interested in the complex history of American slavery. Whether used for serious study or personal reading, The Horrors of Slavery offers direct access to one of the most important collections of primary source material ever assembled, presented in a format designed for both accessibility and scholarly reference.