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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the harsh realities of the American prison system at the turn of the 20th century, offering a powerful and unflinching look at a system rife with injustice and neglect. The author uses the story of a young man unjustly imprisoned for vagrancy to expose the brutality of the chain gang and the overcrowded, unsanitary conditions of the jail. The book explores themes of social inequality, the corruption of power, and the human cost of a system that fails to rehabilitate and often exacerbates the very problems it seeks to solve. Through the protagonist's journey, the author challenges readers to confront the hypocrisy of a society that claims to uphold justice while perpetuating systems of cruelty and exploitation. The book's vivid depiction of the prison system serves as a stark reminder of the enduring need for reform and the inherent human dignity that must be upheld in all corners of society. 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. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330857557_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330857557
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330857557
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 360 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25940322/1
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