Witnessing Slavery: The Development of Ante-bellum Slave Narratives

The book is in very good condition, with a strong binding and clean pages. There are no inscriptions, signatures, or library markings. The cover shows minimal wear, consistent with gentle handling. No dust jacket is present, as typical for trade paperbacks.

"Witnessing Slavery: The Development of Ante-bellum Slave Narratives" by Frances Smith Foster is a significant academic work published by The University of Wisconsin Press in 1994. This trade paperback, in its second edition, offers a comprehensive exploration of the narratives of enslaved individuals prior to the Civil War. Originally published in 1979 by Greenwood Press, this edition includes new introductions, a chapter, and a supplementary bibliography, enhancing its scholarly value. Frances Smith Foster, a respected scholar in African American literature, provides an insightful analysis of slave narratives as a literary and historical form. This edition is a valuable resource for those interested in African American history, autobiography, and literary criticism. The book's condition is very good, with a sturdy binding and clean pages.