Prisoners of Russia (Classic Reprint): A Personal Study of Convict Life in Sakhalin and Siberia - Couverture souple

Howard, Benjamin Douglas

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330489470 ISBN 13 : 9781330489475

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

This book explores the history and complexities of Russia's prison and exile system, delving into its unique evolution. The author, a seasoned medical practitioner and keen observer, provides an unparalleled insider's perspective, having spent years studying penal life in both Russia and Siberia. Through riveting anecdotes and firsthand accounts, the author unravels the stark realities of a penal system that has served as a crucible for both the oppressed and the oppressed. This book not only sheds light on the harrowing experiences of those who have faced exile and imprisonment but also raises profound questions about the nature of punishment, rehabilitation, and the enduring human spirit in the face of adversity.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Dr. Benjamin Douglas Howard, who in this volume chronicles the results of a series of special and valuable studies of Siberian prison life, especially in the far-distant and almost un- known island prison of Sakhalin, was born at Chesham, Bucks, England, March 21, 1836, His father, Thomas Howard, was a manufacturer of woodenware, one of the staple trades of Chesham, an honourable man, and aB aptist of the straightest Calvinistic school, being a member of the Church ofT ownfield, Chesham. Thomas had five children Mary, Samuel, Caroline, Benjamin, andE phraim. His wife dying while the children were young, the father brought them up with a strictness bordering on severity. At his death, Benjamin and the younger brother Ephraim were cared for by their guardians, Mr. S. Stone and Mrs. Birch, of Blucher Street, Chesham, at whose house Benjamin lived. He attended the school of Mr.
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330489470
• ISBN 13: 9781330489475
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 458
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