02308cam a22003613u 4500 50345 UtSlPG 20260610134146.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Griffiths, Arthur, 1838-1908 Chronicles of Newgate, Vol. 1 : From the twelfth to the eighteenth century Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier The History and Romance of Crime Release date is 2015-10-30 Produced by Chris Curnow, Lisa Reigel, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Chronicles of Newgate, Vol. 1" by Arthur Griffiths is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work provides an in-depth exploration of Newgate Prison, focusing on its history from the twelfth to the eighteenth century, examining the lives of its inmates and the societal implications of crime and punishment during that era. The opening of the narrative sets a tone of grim reflection on the brutal history of penal practices, illustrating the stark realities faced by those imprisoned within Newgate's walls. Griffiths introduces the prison as a place of suffering where individuals, regardless of their social class, faced dire conditions, often dependent on charity for their survival. Early mentions highlight the treatment of both political and common criminals, and the text hints at the dramatic stories that will unfold through the lens of notable prisoners and the evolution of justice within this infamous institution. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Criminals -- Great Britain Punishment -- Great Britain Newgate (Prison : London, England) Prisons -- England The History and Romance of Crime https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50345 91183 91183