Yerby

James Bolton, an 85-year-old former slave, recounts his life on a plantation in Georgia. He reflects on the kindness of his owner, who cared for the enslaved community and permitted them time off for church and funerals. Bolton describes their daily life, including hunting, gardening, and communal gatherings, highlighting their resilience and resourcefulness. Post-emancipation, he notes challenges, expressing nostalgia for the security provided by his master. Despite newfound freedom, he struggles in old age, revealing the complexities of his memories of slavery and the difficulties of life thereafter.