A Narrative Of The Rise And Progress Of The Improvements Effected In His Majesty's Gaol At Ilchester (1822)

By William Bridle

Book Overview

""A Narrative of the Rise and Progress of the Improvements Effected in His Majesty's Gaol at Ilchester"" is a book written by William Bridle in 1822. The book provides a detailed account of the changes and improvements made to the prison system in Ilchester during the early 19th century. Bridle was a prison reformer who played a key role in the development of the modern prison system in England. In this book, he describes the various reforms and innovations that were introduced in Ilchester, including the use of solitary confinement, the provision of education and religious instruction, and the introduction of a new system of classification for prisoners. The book also includes detailed descriptions of the physical changes made to the prison, such as the construction of new buildings and the installation of improved sanitation facilities. Overall, ""A Narrative of the Rise and Progress of the Improvements Effected in His Majesty's Gaol at Ilchester"" offers a fascinating insight into the early history of prison reform in England and the efforts of reformers like Bridle to improve the conditions and treatment of prisoners.""In The County Of Somerset, Between July 1808 And November 1821, Under The Governance, Suggestion, And Superintendence Of William Bridle, Keeper. Being The First Part Of His Exposition Of, And Answer To, The Charges Lately Brought Against Him By Henry Hunt, A Prisoner Confined In The Said Gaol.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164540491
• ISBN13: 9781164540496
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"