These Are Our Lives

By Regional Staff Federal Writers' Project | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

Thirty-seven life histories of real people selected from among whites and blacks in three basic fields of work in the South — farm laborers and owners, factory and mill workers, people engaged in service occupations — and those on relief.

Originally published 1939.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

Editions of These Are Our Lives

Hardcover
ISBN 9780807802922
Paperback
ISBN 9780807896624
EBook
ISBN 9781469620732
PDF
ISBN 9798890873194

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Thirty-seven life histories of real people selected from among whites and blacks in three basic fields of work in the South — farm laborers and owners, factory and mill workers, people engaged in service occupations — and those on relief.

Originally published 1939.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

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What is These Are Our Lives about?

Thirty-seven life histories of real people selected from among whites and blacks in three basic fields of work in the South — farm laborers and owners, factory and mill workers, people engaged in service occupations — and those on relief.

Originally published 1939.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition — UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in These Are Our Lives?

History and Archaeology > History > History of the Americas

Where can I read a sample of These Are Our Lives?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807802922

How long is These Are Our Lives and how many pages does it have?

These Are Our Lives has 440 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book These Are Our Lives?

Regional Staff Federal Writers' Project

Who is the Publisher of the book These Are Our Lives?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

These Are Our Lives is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807802922) and paperback(ISBN 9780807896624) and ebook(ISBN 9781469620732) and pdf(ISBN 9798890873194)

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