The Personal Narrative Of Mrs. Margaret Douglass

The Personal Narrative of Mrs. Margaret Douglass is a memoir written by Margaret Crittenden Douglass, a Southern woman who was imprisoned for one month in the common jail of Norfolk in 1854. The book provides a vivid and detailed account of her experiences during her incarceration, including the harsh conditions of the jail, the mistreatment she endured at the hands of the jailers, and the emotional toll that her imprisonment took on her and her family.Throughout the book, Douglass describes the various injustices that she faced as a result of her imprisonment, including the denial of basic human rights such as access to medical care and proper hygiene. She also recounts the ways in which her imprisonment affected her relationships with her family and friends, and how it ultimately led her to question the values and beliefs of the society in which she lived.The Personal Narrative of Mrs. Margaret Douglass is a powerful and moving account of one woman's struggle for justice and freedom in a time of great social upheaval. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, and a reminder of the enduring importance of fighting for what is right, even in the face of overwhelming adversity.Under The Laws Of Virginia, For The Crime Of Teaching Free Colored Children To Read.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.