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Prison Characters, Drawn From Life V1: With Suggestions For Prison Government is a book written by Frederick William Robinson and published in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences in various prisons in England and the different types of prisoners he encountered during his time there. Robinson's observations are based on his personal interactions with the prisoners and his understanding of their backgrounds, motivations, and behaviors. The book also provides suggestions for improving prison management and the treatment of prisoners. Robinson argues that a more humane approach to prison management and rehabilitation is necessary to reduce recidivism and improve the overall effectiveness of the prison system. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the conditions of prisons in the 19th century and the challenges faced by prison reformers of the time.In Two Volumes.This scarce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.
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Prison Characters, Drawn From Life V1: With Suggestions For Prison Government is a book written by Frederick William Robinson and published in 1866. The book is a detailed account of the author's experiences in various prisons in England and the different types of prisoners he encountered during his time there. Robinson's observations are based on his personal interactions with the prisoners and his understanding of their backgrounds, motivations, and behaviors. The book also provides suggestions for improving prison management and the treatment of prisoners. Robinson argues that a more humane approach to prison management and rehabilitation is necessary to reduce recidivism and improve the overall effectiveness of the prison system. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the conditions of prisons in the 19th century and the challenges faced by prison reformers of the time.In Two Volumes.This scarce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.