The Personal Narrative Of Mrs. Margaret Douglass

The Personal Narrative of Mrs. Margaret Douglass: A Southern Woman, Who Was Imprisoned for One Month in the Common Jail of Norfolk is a memoir written by Margaret Crittenden Douglass in 1854. The book recounts the author's experience of being imprisoned for one month in the common jail of Norfolk, Virginia, during the mid-19th century. Douglass, a wealthy white woman from a prominent southern family, was arrested and imprisoned for allegedly aiding and abetting a slave woman in her escape to freedom. The book chronicles her time in jail, including the harsh conditions she endured and the emotional toll the experience took on her. The Personal Narrative of Mrs. Margaret Douglass provides a unique perspective on the treatment of women and the justice system in the mid-19th century South. It offers insights into the experiences of both white and enslaved women during this time period and sheds light on the complex social and political issues of the era. Overall, this book is a fascinating and thought-provoking account of one woman's experience of imprisonment and the injustices she faced as a result of her actions. It is a valuable historical document that offers important insights into the realities of life in the mid-19th century South.Under The Laws Of Virginia, For The Crime Of Teaching Free Colored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.