Leaves From A Journal Of Prison Visits, Torn Out And Tied Together (1857)

By Maria Shepherd

Book Overview

Leaves From A Journal Of Prison Visits, Torn Out And Tied Together (1857) is a book written by Maria Shepherd. It is a collection of her personal experiences and observations during her visits to prisons in the mid-19th century. The book is divided into different sections, each detailing her visits to different prisons across England. Shepherd's writing style is descriptive and emotive, as she recounts the harsh living conditions, inhumane treatment, and suffering of the prisoners. She also provides insights into the lives of the prisoners, their backgrounds, and the circumstances that led them to prison. The book sheds light on the social and political issues of the time, including the penal system, poverty, and the treatment of women and children in prisons. Shepherd's work was groundbreaking and helped to bring attention to the need for prison reform. Overall, Leaves From A Journal Of Prison Visits, Torn Out And Tied Together (1857) is a powerful and thought-provoking book that provides a unique glimpse into the prison system of the mid-19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of crime and punishment, as well as social justice and 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: 116484069X
• ISBN13: 9781164840695
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"