""History Of The Albany Penitentiary"" is a book written by David Dyer and originally published in 1867. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Albany Penitentiary, a prison located in Albany, New York. The author covers the origins of the prison, its construction, and the various changes and reforms that it underwent over the years. The book also provides information on the daily life of the prisoners, the staff, and the administration of the prison. Additionally, it includes descriptions of the various programs and services that were offered to the inmates, such as education and religious instruction. ""History Of The Albany Penitentiary"" is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of American prisons and 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.