The Jukes is a non-fiction book written by Robert Louis Dugdale in 1910. The book is a study of a family known as the Jukes, who were believed to be a notorious criminal family in upstate New York during the 19th century. Dugdale's research into the family's history and genealogy uncovered a pattern of poverty, illiteracy, and criminal behavior that had been passed down through generations. The book examines the social and economic factors that contributed...