The State of Prisons of England, Scotland and Wales : Not for the Debtor Only, but for Felons Also, and Other Less Criminal Offenders / James Neild.
James Neild (1744-1814), penal reformer and philanthropist, first became interested in the welfare of prisoners after visiting a friend jailed for debt. He went on to investigate prisons across Britain, France, Flanders, and Germany, fundraising to release those incarcerated for petty debt. In 1772...
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2011.
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| Series: | Cambridge Library Collection - British and Irish History, 19th Century
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