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Title: The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2
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Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Summary: "The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the history of Newgate Prison, detailing its role in the criminal justice system of England from its inception to the modern era. The narrative likely covers the experiences of notable inmates, the brutal conditions of incarceration, and the evolution of penal reform, intertwining personal stories with broader social and historical contexts. At the start of the book, Griffiths provides a preface explaining the extensive research and challenges faced while compiling the history of Newgate Prison, which has been a significant institution for centuries. He sets the stage by discussing its grim conditions, overcrowded cells, and the varied categories of inmates, from debtors to political prisoners. The text also alludes to the fluctuating treatment of prisoners over time, reflecting changes in societal attitudes toward justice and reform, ultimately introducing themes of morality, humanity, and the dark realities of prison life in historical England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
EBook No.: 46649
Published: Aug 21, 2014
Downloads: 373
Language: English
Subject: Criminals -- Great Britain
Subject: Punishment -- Great Britain
Subject: Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject: Prisons -- England
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Chronicles of Newgate, vol. 1/2" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the history of Newgate Prison, detailing its role in the criminal justice system of England from its inception to the modern era. The narrative likely covers the experiences of notable inmates, the brutal conditions of incarceration, and the evolution of penal reform, intertwining personal stories with broader social and historical contexts. At the start of the book, Griffiths provides a preface explaining the extensive research and challenges faced while compiling the history of Newgate Prison, which has been a significant institution for centuries. He sets the stage by discussing its grim conditions, overcrowded cells, and the varied categories of inmates, from debtors to political prisoners. The text also alludes to the fluctuating treatment of prisoners over time, reflecting changes in societal attitudes toward justice and reform, ultimately introducing themes of morality, humanity, and the dark realities of prison life in historical England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908
EBook No.: 46649
Published: Aug 21, 2014
Downloads: 373
Language: English
Subject: Criminals -- Great Britain
Subject: Punishment -- Great Britain
Subject: Newgate (Prison : London, England)
Subject: Prisons -- England
LoCC: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.