Originally published in 1917, 'The Status of the Negro in Virginia During the Colonial Period' was one of the first books to explore the social and economic conditions faced by African Americans in colonial Virginia. Drawing on a wide range of sources, including court records and personal accounts, Gerald Montgomery West provides a nuanced and insightful analysis of this complex historical period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.