Recollections of Windsor Prison; by of Vermont John Reynolds
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| Author | Reynolds, John, of Vermont |
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| LoC No. | 10034591 |
| Title |
Recollections of Windsor Prison; Containing Sketches of its History and Discipline, with Appropriate Strictures and Moral and Religious Reflection |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Summary | "Recollections of Windsor Prison" by John Reynolds is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The work reflects on the harsh realities of prison life, particularly focusing on the Windsor Prison in Vermont, detailing its history, discipline, and the moral implications of its practices. Reynolds aims to shed light on the suffering of the incarcerated and criticizes the inhumane treatment prisoners endure while advocating for reform in the penal system. The opening portion of the book begins with a preface outlining the author's intentions to document the truths of prison life and promote benevolence towards those who have suffered in the system. Reynolds describes both the physical environment of Windsor Prison and the psychological toll it takes on inmates, detailing the oppressive conditions, severity of punishments, and the moral degradation of both staff and prisoners. He introduces various aspects of prison discipline, emphasizing the need for compassion and reform, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of individual cases that illustrate both cruelty and the potential for redemption among prisoners. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Vermont State Prison |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39370 |
| Release Date | Apr 4, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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