The Criminal Prisons Of London And Scenes Of Prison Life

by Henry Mayhew

The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life is a non-fiction book written by Henry Mayhew and first published in 1862. The book explores the harsh realities of the prison system in Victorian London, detailing the conditions and treatment of prisoners in the city's various correctional facilities. Mayhew's work is based on extensive research and interviews with prisoners, wardens, and other officials, providing a detailed and often disturbing account of life behind bars in 19th century England. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the different types of prisons, the daily routines of inmates, the punishments inflicted on prisoners, and the ways in which the criminal justice system dealt with offenders. Mayhew's vivid descriptions of the squalid and overcrowded conditions in the prisons, as well as the brutal treatment of prisoners, were instrumental in bringing about reforms to the prison system in the years that followed. The Criminal Prisons of London and Scenes of Prison Life is a fascinating and important historical document, shedding light on a dark and often overlooked aspect of Victorian society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.

Genres: History

734 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1968

About the author

Henry Mayhew (1812-1887) was an English social researcher, journalist, playwright and advocate of reform. He was one of the co-founders of the satirical and humorous magazine Punch in 1841. He is also known for his work as a social researcher, publishing an extensive series of newspaper articles in the Morning Chronicle that was later compiled into the book series London Labour and the London Poor (1851), a groundbreaking and influential survey of the city's poor.

Reviews

[Allison]

This book should have been one-half as long at max and made me whisper "yikes alive" several times in re: eugenics and other related bad times, but some good facts to be found amid the filler, and the engravings are great.

[Eamon · Rating 1 out of 5]

Appalling download.

Have read Mayhew before and he is usually a good read. The download in this instance is little short of theft. 95% of the book is just gibberish