Publisher's Synopsis
The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life is a non-fiction book written by Henry Mayhew and first published in 1862. The book explores the harsh realities of the prison system in Victorian London, detailing the conditions and treatment of prisoners in the city's various correctional facilities. Mayhew's work is based on extensive research and interviews with prisoners, wardens, and other officials, providing a detailed and often disturbing account of life behind bars in 19th century England. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of prisons, the daily routines of inmates, the punishments inflicted on prisoners, and the ways in which the criminal justice system dealt with offenders. Mayhew's vivid descriptions of the squalid and overcrowded conditions in the prisons, as well as the brutal treatment of prisoners, were instrumental in bringing about reforms to the prison system in the years that followed. The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life is a fascinating and important historical document, shedding light on a dark and often overlooked aspect of Victorian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.
