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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the state of Irish prisons during the period 1873-1874 by analyzing the reports of the 53rd Irish Inspector-General of Prisons. The book provides a detailed account of the prison system in Ireland, including the types of crimes committed, the sentences handed down, and the conditions in which prisoners were held. The author also explores the role of religion in the rehabilitation of prisoners, the prevalence of juvenile delinquency, and the treatment of the insane within the prison system. The book's historical context allows the reader to glimpse both problems of the past and solutions, which have been adopted by present day penal systems. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…