Hell in Nebraska: A Tale of the Nebraska Penitentiary (1913)

Hell in Nebraska: A Tale of the Nebraska Penitentiary is a book written by Walter Wilson and published in 1913. The book is a detailed account of the author's personal experiences as a prisoner in the Nebraska State Penitentiary. Wilson describes the harsh and inhumane conditions of the prison, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and physical abuse by the guards. He also exposes the corruption and brutality of the prison administration, including the use of torture and solitary confinement as punishment. The book sheds light on the flawed criminal justice system of the time and the need for reform in the treatment of prisoners. It is a powerful and compelling account of the realities of life inside a prison at the turn of the 20th century. Overall, Hell in Nebraska is a significant historical document that provides insight into the harsh realities of prison life in the early 1900s and the need for reform in the criminal justice system.This scarce antiquarian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.