This Noble Woman

Myrtilla Miner and Her Fight to Establish a School for African American Girls in the Slaveholding South

Michael M. Greenburg

• Publisher: Chicago Review Press
• eBook ISBN:
  9780912777122
• Year: 2018

A courageous woman's fight for education in a divided nation.

This Noble Woman tells the inspiring story of Myrtilla Miner, a 19th-century educator who defied societal norms to establish a school for African American girls in the slaveholding South. Facing immense opposition and personal hardship, Miner's unwavering commitment to social justice paved the way for future generations.

For young adults seeking historical biographies, this compelling narrative explores themes of courage, perseverance, and the fight for equality. Discover:

• The challenges Miner faced in a racially divided America
• Her unwavering dedication to providing education for marginalized communities
• The lasting impact of her work on African American education

This Noble Woman is a testament to the power of one individual to make a difference, offering a powerful and relevant message for today's readers.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Title Page
• Copyright
• Dedication
• Contents
• Prologue: To Preserve a Memory
• 1 A Country Girl
• 2 Awakening
• 3 Mississippi
• 4 “The Antislavery Altar of My Country”
• 5 “I Shall Try It!”
• 6 “National Only in Name”
• 7 “The School for Colored Girls”
• 8 Growing Pains
• 9 Exhilaration and Exhaustion
• 10 “William the Unlucky”
• 11 “A Perpetual and Impassable Barrier”
• 12 This Noble Woman
• Epilogue: “You Are That Monument”
• Acknowledgments
• Resources for Further Exploration
• Notes
• Bibliography