Oral history books

A comprehensive look at the air war over Europe during World War II. The authors have interviewed American, German,...  Read More >>

An oral history of Fairford and Lechlade  Read More >>

In this oral history, Ogata Masato, fisherman and Minamata disease sufferer, tells of the devastation of methyl...  Read More >>

In this oral history, Ogata Masato, fisherman and Minamata disease sufferer, tells of the devastation of methyl...  Read More >>

An oral history of the Potteries  Read More >>

In this collection of oral histories, 33 people in Ashe, Alleghany, and Watauga counties-most of whom are in their...  Read More >>

In this stunning collection of World War II oral histories, Arthur Kelly recreates the experiences of twelve young...  Read More >>

This is the story of the Bay of Pigs invasion, told in the words of the participants who came together in April...  Read More >>

This long out-of-print book, reprinted from the rare original 1951 edition, collects firsthand accounts by conscientious...  Read More >>

Examines traditional Inuit health practices and beliefs as remembered by both North and South Baffin elders: from...  Read More >>

"This is an oral history of the ""Jim Crow era"", covering the period after the end of slavery when segregation...  Read More >>

This richly illustrated study of two of Argyllshire's smallest inhabited islands charts the changing life and fortunes...  Read More >>

This study looks at the role of oral storytelling and memory in Scottish culture, tracing the tradition back to...  Read More >>

"Oral and Literate Culture in England, 1500-1700 explores the oral culture of early modern England. It focuses...  Read More >>

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In this collection of oral histories, four Indian elders recount their life stories in their own quiet but uncompromising...  Read More >>

This analysis of Asian American opportunities and experiences in the acting profession features the narratives of...  Read More >>

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Embattled Selves presents the life stories of 24 men and women who discovered, concealed, embraced, or rejected...  Read More >>

Oral epic poetry is still performed by Turkic singers in Central Asia. On trips to the region, Karl Reichl collected...  Read More >>

This book is part of the Changing Times series, which combines history records with nostalgia, and public accounts...  Read More >>

The interviews in this title were conducted for the Nordic Africa Institute's research project 'National Liberation...  Read More >>

Einhorn, a rhetorical scholar, explores the rich history of the Native American oral tradition, focusing on stories,...  Read More >>