State Prison Life By One Who Has Been There, In Two Parts (1871)

State Prison Life: By One Who Has Been There, In Two Parts (1871) is a memoir written by an anonymous author who was a former convict. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the author's experiences in prison, including the conditions of his confinement, the daily routines of prison life, and the relationships between inmates and guards. The author also reflects on the psychological toll of imprisonment, including the loss of freedom and the stigma associated with being a convict.The second part of the book focuses on the author's reflections on the criminal justice system, including the flaws in the system that led to his incarceration, the harshness of sentencing, and the lack of support for prisoners after their release. The author argues for reform of the criminal justice system, advocating for more humane treatment of prisoners and greater support for their rehabilitation and reintegration into society.Overall, State Prison Life provides a rare and insightful glimpse into the realities of life behind bars in the 19th century, as well as a compelling critique of the criminal justice system of the time.Showing The Horrors Of The Old System And The Advantages Of The New.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.