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Following the slave rebellions of the middle 19th century, new laws were passed, making it a crime for a slave learn to read and write. The repercussions were extremely harsh for any slave caught reading or writing. Any one suspected of tutoring a slave in this regard did so at great risk to themselves. However some individuals of extreme courage defied the taboo and taught individual slaves to read and write. Some slaves like Frederick Douglass taught himself. John Berry Meacham, in St. Louis, established underground schools for the children of slaves and eventually established a freedom school, on a barge in the middle of the Mississippi. river between Missouri and Illinois. Against this backdrop of overwhelming adversity, a moment of great courage is depicted in this painting of a slave girl secretly composing a letter.

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Following the slave rebellions of the middle 19th century, new laws were passed, making it a crime for a slave learn to read and write. The repercussions were extremely harsh for any slave caught reading or writing. Any one suspected of tutoring a slave in this regard did so at great risk to themselves. However some individuals of extreme courage defied the taboo and taught individual slaves to read and write. Some slaves like Frederick Douglass taught himself. John Berry Meacham, in St. Louis, established underground schools for the children of slaves and eventually established a freedom school, on a barge in the middle of the Mississippi. river between Missouri and Illinois. Against this backdrop of overwhelming adversity, a moment of great courage is depicted in this painting of a slave girl secretly composing a letter.
created by kcalvert (6/30/2006 7:53 PM)

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Touch_of_the_Wind said 5/17/2009

Wonderful Painting

Very well done Artwork and theme. Keep up the Creative Brush strokes and reasons behind them. 5*****Janz

Special_Occasions said 5/17/2009

Sheer excellence.

Superb artistry!

Beezazzler said 5/16/2009

Saw your print on Awesome Zazzlers, great work! It's fantastic!!!

artbyjehf said 5/16/2009

Fabulous!

Congratulations on your Awesome Zazzlers star of excellence. This truly is AWESOME! Wonderful work.

zazzlegirboy09 said 5/15/2009

5 stars and more this is so beasutiful!!

I have added it to my favorites.

CaseyStudio said 5/14/2009

Love the quality of this work. Just beautiful!

LorrieM said 5/13/2009

Wow... this is almost beyond words. Wonderful artwork and an emotional theme in history. I love this!

Shan_Darling_Gifts said 5/12/2009

Great lesson in History and beautiful work 20***************** we found you in Awesome Zazzlers, congratulations on the award. Shan and Guillermo

shirleypoppy said 5/12/2009

This is amazing work, so beautifully done 5*

Congratulations, on being selected for a Star of Excellence in Artistic Design Award and being featured on the Awesome Zazzlers Gallery, so well deserved!

ragtops said 5/12/2009

Beautifully done

I found you on "AwesomeZazzlers" and I am so glad I did.Your work is truly moving

Rebecca_Reeder said 5/12/2009

What incredible talent you have. Five stars for this!

I saw this piece of art displayed in Cheryl's "AwesomeZazzlers" gallery. One talented artist helping to promote another -- it's wonderful!

AwesomeZazzlers said 5/12/2009

You’re an Awesome Zazzler!

Congratulations, your artwork has been selected for a Star of Excellence in Artistic Design Award and is being featured on the front page of the Awesome Zazzlers Gallery.