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100	1		_aShaw, Donald, late captain
245	1	0	_aEighteen Months' Imprisonment
246	1		_a18 Months' Imprisonment
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2014
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2014-01-26
508			_aThis ebook was transcribed by Les Bowler
520			_a"Eighteen Months' Imprisonment" by late captain Donald Shaw is a detailed account of the author's personal experience with the British legal and penal systems, written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers on the author's unexpected arrest and subsequent imprisonment, exploring his thoughts and observations as he navigates the harsh realities of jail life. The opening of the narrative introduces the protagonist on a dreary November afternoon, recounting his arrest by a policeman following a financially motivated charge, which hints at themes of morality and justice. We see him grappling with the absurdities of his situation, reflecting humorously and philosophically on the characters within the legal system, including a dubious money-lender who plays a crucial role in his circumstances. The tone is a mix of satire and earnestness as he details the indignities of being processed into the detention system and ultimately foreshadows the deeper explorations of life behind bars that will follow. This rich introduction sets the stage for a unique perspective on the flaws and ironies within imprisonment, making the narrative both engaging and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPrisons -- Great Britain
700	1		_aMackay, Wallis
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44755
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