Publisher's Synopsis
The Prisoner's Friend: The Life of James Bundy, of Bristol is a biography written by William R. Williams. The book tells the story of James Bundy, a man from Bristol who dedicated his life to helping prisoners and advocating for prison reform in the 19th century. The biography explores Bundy's early life, his conversion to Christianity, and his work as a prison chaplain and philanthropist. The book also discusses the harsh conditions of prisons during the time period and Bundy's efforts to improve them. Through his work, Bundy became known as the ""Prisoner's Friend"" and his legacy continues to inspire prison reform efforts today. The book is a fascinating look into the life of a man who made a significant impact on the criminal justice system and the lives of countless prisoners.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.