Memorials of Prison Life

Finley, Rev. James B.

Published by Hitchcock and Walden, Cincinnati, 1850

The following work, kind reader, was not premeditated, when I accepted the appointment of chaplain to the penitentiary of Ohio; but it came into my mind, at first, as a more suggestion, and grew up into its present form by the force of circumstances, rather than from calculation. Having formed, many years ago, the habit of journalizing the principal events of my life, I found myself at my old practice soon after entering upon my duties in the prison: everything in relation to the prisoners, to the officers, to the discipline of the institution, and to whatever stood connected with it, without any particular intention, was recorded; and, in this way, by the time I had been one year in my new position I had amassed matter enough, if printed as it was first written, for a large volume. Some rubbing to extremities and cover. Wrinkled free front endpaper. Light scattered foxing. Tight, very good copy. 8vo. 7-7/16"x 4-7/8". Blind stamped brick colored cloth covered boards. 354 pp. Frontispiece engraving of the Ohio Penetentiary and several other plates presenting prison life. Seller Inventory # 1270

Bibliographic Details

Title: Memorials of Prison Life
Publisher: Hitchcock and Walden, Cincinnati
Publication Date: 1850
Binding: Hardcover