Understanding 19th-Century Slave Narratives

African American slave narratives of the 19th century recorded the grim realities of the antebellum South; they also provide the foundation for this compelling and revealing work on African American history and experiences.· Presents information and primary source documents that support such key subject areas as American history, ethnic studies, and African American history, among other areas· Introduces readers to unique slave narratives that often center on such topics as entrepreneurship, racial violence and resistance, gender, and subjects regarding the color line like pigmentation and passing· Situates each slave narrative in historical context through the use of a document introduction and annotations· Supplies slave narratives that are important primary sources and will help students with building interpretive, critical-thinking skills needed to be successful 21st-century learners