A Prison Chaplain On Dartmoor (1920)

By Clifford Rickards

Book Overview

""A Prison Chaplain on Dartmoor"" is a memoir written by Clifford Rickards, detailing his experiences as a chaplain in one of the most notorious prisons in England - Dartmoor. The book was first published in 1920 and provides a unique insight into the lives of prisoners and the challenges faced by those who worked in the prison system during the early 20th century.Rickards recounts his encounters with a variety of prisoners, from hardened criminals to those who had been wrongly accused. He also describes the daily routine of the prison and the difficulties faced by both prisoners and staff. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and political climate of the time, as well as the attitudes towards crime and punishment.Throughout the book, Rickards offers his own reflections on the role of religion in the lives of prisoners and the importance of providing them with spiritual guidance. He also discusses the challenges of maintaining his own faith in the face of the often-grim realities of prison life.Overall, ""A Prison Chaplain on Dartmoor"" is a thought-provoking and insightful account of life in one of England's most notorious prisons, written by a man who was intimately familiar with its inner workings.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: 1165271044
• ISBN13: 9781165271047
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"