Overview
""History of the Albany Penitentiary"" is a book written by David Dyer in 1867. The book provides a comprehensive account of the establishment and development of the Albany Penitentiary, a prison located in Albany, New York. The author describes the history of the prison, its architecture, and the various reforms that were implemented throughout the years. The book also includes information about the daily life of the inmates, their work, and the various punishments that were administered. Additionally, the author discusses the role of the prison in the broader context of the criminal justice system and its impact on society. The book is a valuable resource for historians, criminologists, and anyone interested in the history of prisons and the criminal justice system in the United States.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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781166601584
- ISBN-10: 1166601587
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.58 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.83 pounds
- Page Count: 278
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