Five Years' Penal Servitude (1878)

By William Hamilton Thomson

Book Overview

""Five Years' Penal Servitude"" is a memoir written by an anonymous author who has endured five years of imprisonment. The book is a firsthand account of the author's experience in the prison system, detailing the harsh conditions and brutal treatment that prisoners face. The author describes the daily routines, the food, the work, and the punishments that are inflicted upon the inmates. The book also explores the psychological effects of long-term imprisonment, including the loss of hope and the struggle to maintain one's sanity. The author's story is a powerful indictment of the prison system and a call for reform. The book provides a rare glimpse into the world of penal servitude in the late 19th century and remains a significant work in the history of prison reform.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: 1120620309
• ISBN13: 9781120620309
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 404 Pages
• Weight: 1.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"