Publisher's Synopsis
State Prisons: And The Penitentiary System Vindicated is a book written by an officer who was part of the establishment at Charlestown in 1821. The book is a defense of the penitentiary system and state prisons, which were relatively new concepts at the time. The author argues that the purpose of punishment should be to reform criminals, rather than simply punishing them. He also advocates for the use of solitary confinement as a means of achieving this goal. The book provides a detailed description of the workings of the prison system at Charlestown, including the daily routine of prisoners and the methods used to discipline them. The author also addresses criticisms of the penitentiary system, such as concerns about the cost of building and maintaining prisons, and the potential for abuse of power by prison officials. Overall, State Prisons: And The Penitentiary System Vindicated is a fascinating historical document that sheds light on the early days of the American prison system and the debates surrounding its purpose and effectiveness.This scarce antiquarian book is a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.
