The strength of these arms : life in the slave quarters

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by Bial, Raymond
[ 01. English Non Fiction ] Published by : Houghton Mifflin, (Boston :) Physical details: 40 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm. Subject(s): Slavery -- Southern States -- History -- Juvenile literature. --Slaves -- Southern States -- Social conditions -- Juvenile literature. --Blacks -- Southern States -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature. --Plantation life -- Southern States -- History -- Juvenile literature. --Plantation life -- Juvenile literature. Year : 1997 01. English Non Fiction Item type : 01. English Non Fiction
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 39-40).

Describes how slaves were able to preserve some elements of their African heritage despite the often brutal treatment they experienced on Southern plantations.