The Clergyman In The Gaol: An Essay On Prison Discipline (1847)

by George Heaton

Book Overview

""The Clergyman In The Gaol: An Essay On Prison Discipline"" is a book written by George Heaton in 1847. It is a critical analysis of the prison system in England during the 19th century, with a focus on the role of the clergy in the rehabilitation of prisoners. Heaton argues that the current system is ineffective in reforming prisoners and that the clergy should play a more active role in the process. He also discusses the conditions of prisons,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120753910
• ISBN13: 9781120753915
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"