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Educational Laws of Virginia

Educational Laws of Virginia

Paperback

Biographies GeneralGeneral EducationRegional: South

ISBN10: 1023452170
ISBN13: 9781023452175
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.16
Height: 0.08 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English

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This vital historical document sheds light on the restrictive laws of the antebellum South and the courageous individuals who defied them.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.

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