My Life In The South by Jacob Stroyer
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"My Life In The South" by Jacob Stroyer is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work provides a first-hand perspective of the author’s experiences as a formerly enslaved person in the South, detailing the harrowing realities of slavery, family ties, and the gradual journey towards emancipation. The narrative promises to unveil the suffering and resilience of the enslaved population through Stroyer's personal stories, portraying the complexities of their
existence before and during the Civil War. At the start of the narrative, Stroyer introduces his family background, explaining that his father was brought from Africa and sold into slavery in South Carolina. He recounts his early childhood on a plantation, highlighting the significant memories of family, including his mother's and father's experiences with slavery, as well as the daily lives of other enslaved individuals. Key details emerge about the treatment of slave children, their difficult conditions in the summer seat (sand hills), and the cruel overseers. The opening captures a vivid and painful recollection of childhood, illustrating both the innocence of youth and the brutal reality of the enslaved life, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of his life and the broader context of slavery in America. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stroyer, Jacob, 1849-1908 |
|---|---|
| Title | My Life In The South |
| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Jeannie Howse and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net). |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Slavery -- South Carolina |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 15096 |
| Release Date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Last Update | Dec 14, 2020 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 323 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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