Publisher's Synopsis
""Prisons and Prisoners: Some Personal Experiences"" is a memoir written by Constance Lytton and published in 1914. The book details Lytton's experiences as a suffragette and her subsequent imprisonment in Holloway Prison in London. Lytton was a member of the Women's Social and Political Union, a militant suffragette group, and was arrested and sentenced to two months in prison for her involvement in a demonstration. The book provides a vivid and personal account of life inside a women's prison in the early 20th century, including descriptions of the harsh conditions, the treatment of prisoners, and the psychological impact of incarceration. Lytton also discusses the suffragette movement and its tactics, as well as the wider political and social context of the time. ""Prisons and Prisoners"" is considered an important work in the history of the suffragette movement and prison reform, and has been praised for its insightful and compassionate portrayal of the experiences of women in prison.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.
