Prisons Over Seas

By Arthur Griffiths

Book Overview

Explore the dark history of crime and punishment in "History and Romance of Crime, and Prisons Over Seas," by Arthur Griffiths. This meticulously researched historical account delves into the world of convicts, prisons, and the British penal system, particularly focusing on the harrowing practice of transportation.

Griffiths sheds light on a brutal era, examining the realities faced by those condemned and shipped overseas. From the crimes that led to their sentences to the harsh conditions of convict ships and penal colonies, this book offers a detailed glimpse into a bygone age of crime and retribution.

A valuable resource for those interested in historical true crime, British history, and the evolution of criminal law, "History and Romance of Crime, and Prisons Over Seas" remains a compelling and informative study of a dark chapter in human history.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1023176025
• ISBN13: 9781023176026
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Anson Street Press
• Length: 174 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"