Nine Years Among The Convicts: Or Prison Reminiscences (1856)

By Eleazer Smith

Book Overview

""Nine Years Among The Convicts: Or Prison Reminiscences"" is a memoir written by Eleazer Smith and published in 1856. The book provides a detailed account of Smith's experiences as a prisoner in the New York State Prison at Sing Sing from 1830 to 1839. Smith was incarcerated for forgery and spent his time in prison observing and interacting with his fellow inmates, as well as reflecting on his own life and mistakes. The book covers a range of topics, including the daily routines of prisoners, the harsh conditions of the prison, the brutal punishments inflicted upon inmates, and the psychological effects of long-term imprisonment. Smith also provides insights into the criminal underworld of the time, describing the various types of criminals he encountered and the crimes they committed. Throughout the book, Smith reflects on his own experiences and the lessons he learned during his time in prison. He emphasizes the importance of personal responsibility and the need for rehabilitation and education for prisoners. Overall, ""Nine Years Among The Convicts"" offers a unique and insightful perspective on life in a 19th-century prison and provides valuable insights into the challenges of rehabilitation and criminal justice 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: 1120655684
• ISBN13: 9781120655684
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"