Annie L. Burton

Annie L. Burton
Annie L. Burton was an African American writer and former enslaved person, known for her memoir "Memories of Childhood's Slavery Days." Born in 1858 in Clayton, Alabama, Burton was freed at the end of the Civil War and later moved to the North. Her autobiography, published in 1909, provides a personal and poignant account of her life during and after slavery, highlighting her struggles and achievements. Through her writing, Burton sought to preserve the history and experiences of African Americans, contributing to the genre of slave narratives.

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RECOLLECTIONS OF A HAPPY LIFE     The memory of my happy, care-free childhood days on the plantation, with my little white and black companions, is often with me. Neither master nor mistress nor neighbors had time to bestow a thought upon us, for the great Civil War was raging. That great event in American history was a matter wholly outside the realm of our childish interests. Of course we heard our... more...