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_aReynolds, John N. _q(John Newton) |
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_aThe Twin Hells : _bA Thrilling Narrative of Life in the Kansas and Missouri Penitentiaries |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c1998 |
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_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 1998-05-01 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Charles Keller, and David Widger | ||
| 520 | _a"The Twin Hells" by John N. Reynolds is a narrative account written in the late 19th century, offering a gripping and personal look at life within the penitentiary system of Kansas and Missouri. The author, having been an inmate in the Kansas penitentiary, shares his experiences and observations, shedding light on the harsh realities and sufferings that convicts endure while imprisoned. His account aims not only to tell his story but also to serve as a cautionary tale for the youth, illustrating the dire consequences of crime and incarceration. The opening of the narrative introduces Reynolds on the day of his conviction for mail fraud, recounting the emotional turmoil of being sentenced to eighteen months in prison. He candidly reflects on his past life—his respectable career, his family's unwavering support, and the political machinations that led to his downfall. As he enters the prison, he describes the cold reality that awaits him: the oppressive atmosphere, the hardships of labor in the coal mines, and the degradation of being striped like a convict. Throughout the early chapters, he not only chronicles his own humiliating initiation into prison life but also provides a broader commentary on the failings of the penal system—its brutality, the ineffectiveness of rehabilitation, and the often tragic fates of young men caught in its web. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aPrisons -- Kansas | ||
| 653 | _aPrisons -- Missouri | ||
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