Essays And Characters Of A Prison And Prisoners

By Geffray Mynshul

Book Overview

""Essays And Characters Of A Prison And Prisoners"" is a collection of essays written by Geffray Mynshul, a 17th-century English writer and poet. The book provides a detailed account of Mynshul's experiences as a prisoner in the Marshalsea prison in Southwark, London. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including the conditions of the prison, the behavior of the prisoners and their jailers, and the social and political context of the time. Mynshul also includes vivid descriptions of the characters he encountered during his time in prison, from hardened criminals to petty thieves and debtors. The book provides a fascinating insight into the daily life of a prisoner in 17th-century England and is a valuable resource for historians and those interested in the history of crime and punishment.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: 1432641654
• ISBN13: 9781432641658
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"