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Prisons and Prisoners in Victorian Britain
Neil R Storey
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Paperback.
Prisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it - on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison - food, divine service, exercise and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts - such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners - execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents and ... Read more
Prisons and Prisoners In Victorian Britain provides an illustrated insight into the Victorian prison system and the experiences of those within it - on both sides of the bars. Featuring stories of crime and misdeeds, this fascinating book includes chapters on a typical day inside a Victorian prison - food, divine service, exercise and medical provision; the punishments inflicted on convicts - such as hard labour, flogging, the treadwheel and shot drill; and an overview of the ultimate penalty paid by prisoners - execution. Richly illustrated with a series of photographs, engravings, documents and ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
The History Press Ltd
Number of pages
224
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Condition
New
Number of Pages
224
Place of Publication
Stroud, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780752452692
SKU
V9780752452692
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-5
About Neil R Storey
Neil R. Storey is the author of twenty books, including East End Murders: From Jack the Ripper to Ronnie Kray and A Grim Almanac of Jack the Ripper's London.
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