The Melancholy History of Soledad Prison: In Which a Utopian Scheme Turns Bedlam

by Min S. Yee

"At last a book that explains the California prison system and its murderous tragedies. It should be must reading for anyone interested in prison reform and the painful truth behind the tragedies at Soledad and San Quentin." Nicholas Von Hoffman, columnist.

268 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1973

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[Syd · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you have knowledge of the Soledad brothers and George Jackson in particular, you will appreciate this insightful look at what life was like in one of the most infamous prisons.