From Darkness To Light: History Of The Eight Prisons Which Have Been, Or Are Now, In Montreal, From 1760-1907, Civil And Military (1907)

by John Douglas Borthwick

Book Overview

""From Darkness to Light: History of the Eight Prisons Which Have Been, or Are Now, in Montreal, from 1760-1907, Civil and Military"" is a historical book written by John Douglas Borthwick and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive account of the eight prisons that have existed in Montreal, Canada, from the period of 1760 to 1907. The author describes in detail the history of each prison, their construction, the types of prisoners they held, and the conditions inside the prisons. The book also covers the various reforms that were introduced in the prison system over the years, including changes in the treatment of prisoners and the development of new penal institutions. The author provides a detailed analysis of the social, political, and economic factors that influenced the evolution of the prison system in Montreal. The book is a valuable resource for historians, criminologists, and anyone interested in the history of the Canadian prison system.""Containing Many Curious, Interesting And Forgotten Items Of Olden Times, From Authentic Sources And Records.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 110475164X
• ISBN13: 9781104751647
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 152 Pages
• Weight: 0.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"