Drums and Shadows: Survival Studies Among the Georgia Coastal Negroes

Drums and Shadows is a book that explores the culture and traditions of Georgia's coastal Negroes through a series of interviews and stories collected by the Georgia Writers' Program during the 1930s. The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of life in the coastal communities, including religion, music, food, and folklore.Through the interviews, the reader gains insight into the daily lives of these communities and the challenges they faced in the Jim Crow South. The book also provides a detailed look at the various traditions and practices that were unique to these communities, such as the use of hoodoo and conjure, as well as the importance of music and dance in their lives.Overall, Drums and Shadows is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of American culture and history. It provides a valuable glimpse into the lives and traditions of a marginalized community, and serves as an important reminder of the resilience and strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Photographs By Muriel And Malcolm Bell, Jr.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.