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100 1 _aWoods, Caroline H.
245 1 0 _aWoman in Prison
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2013
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2013-11-24
508 _aProduced by Dianna Adair, Heike Leichsenring and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Woman in Prison" by Caroline H. Woods is a narrative work likely written in the late 19th century. The text presents an insightful portrayal of a woman's experiences as a matron at a penitentiary, touching on themes of compassion, justice, and reform within the penal system. Through her observations and interactions with the female prisoners, Woods delves into the difficulties faced by incarcerated women and critiques the harsh realities of their treatment. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on a compelling newspaper advertisement seeking a matron for the penitentiary, eventually leading her to accept the position. Upon her arrival, she grapples with overwhelming emotions as she confronts the stark environment of the prison, including the bleak living conditions of the inmates. The opening chapters highlight her initial struggles with authority and management, her desire to implement compassion within the prison's rigid structure, and the challenges presented by both the physical environment and the institutional rules that govern the lives of the prisoners. Her experiences are marked by a deepening awareness of the complex dynamics at play within the walls of the penitentiary. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aPrisons -- United States
653 _aWomen prisoners -- United States
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44273
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