Seven Years' Hard (1905)

By Richard Free and Richard William Free

Book Overview

Seven Years' Hard is a memoir written by Richard William Free and published in 1905. The book chronicles the author's experiences as a convict in the British penal system during the late 19th century. Free was sentenced to seven years of hard labor for burglary and spent time in several different prisons, including Pentonville and Portland. Throughout the book, Free provides a vivid and often harrowing account of life behind bars, detailing the brutal conditions, the violence and corruption among prisoners and guards, and the psychological toll of prolonged confinement. He also describes his own efforts to survive and maintain his humanity in the face of constant adversity. In addition to its value as a historical document, Seven Years' Hard is a compelling and deeply personal story of one man's struggle to overcome the challenges of imprisonment and emerge with his dignity intact. It offers a rare glimpse into a world that few people ever experience firsthand, and provides a powerful commentary on the nature of crime, punishment, and human resilience.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: 1164177206
• ISBN13: 9781164177203
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"