Educational Laws of Virginia

By: Douglass, Margaret Crittenden

"Educational Laws of Virginia: The Personal Narrative of Mrs. Margaret Douglass" offers a compelling firsthand account of one woman's struggle against injustice. Margaret Douglass, a Southern woman, recounts her imprisonment in Norfolk, Virginia, for the "crime" of teaching free African American children to read.

This vital historical document sheds light on the restrictive laws of the antebellum South and the courageous individuals who defied them. Douglass's narrative provides a unique perspective on education, literacy, and the fight for equality in the face of systemic oppression.

A powerful testament to the human spirit, this book is essential reading for anyone interested in African American history, Southern history, women's history, and the ongoing struggle for educational access and social justice. This edition makes available a significant primary source for understanding the complex social and political landscape of 19th-century Virginia.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023452170
• ISBN13: 9781023452175
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.1" x 9.2"