The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences: In Two Parts (1873)

By Hosea Quinby

Book Overview

The book ""The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences: In Two Parts"" is a historical account written by Hosea Quinby and first published in 1873. The book is divided into two parts, each detailing the experiences of a prison chaplain in the United States during the 19th century. The first part of the book focuses on Quinby's own experiences as a chaplain in the New York State Prison in Sing Sing. He discusses the challenges he faced while trying to provide spiritual guidance to inmates, as well as the various programs and initiatives he implemented to improve the prison system. Quinby also offers insights into the social and moral conditions of the time, and how they affected the prison population.The second part of the book features the experiences of another prison chaplain, Reverend Dr. E. C. Wines, who worked in the Auburn State Prison in New York. Wines offers a similar account of his experiences, including his efforts to improve the lives of inmates and his observations on the social and moral conditions of the time.Overall, ""The Prison Chaplaincy, And Its Experiences: In Two Parts"" offers a unique and insightful perspective on the history of the American prison system, as well as the role of religion and spirituality in the lives of inmates. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice in the United States.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: 1120918227
• ISBN13: 9781120918222
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 202 Pages
• Weight: 0.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"