Description
This copiously illustrated book explores the real story of prison food. Including the full text of an original prison cookery manual compiled at Parkhurst Prison in 1902, it examines the history of prison catering from the Middle Ages, through the Newgate of the Victorian age, and on to the present day. With sections on prison life, punishments, the food on board transportation vessels and floating prison hulks, and the work of reformers who vastly improved the conditions of those who were put behind bars.
Details
  • Author: Higginbotham, Peter
  • Publisher: History Press Ltd
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publication Date: 21/05/2010
  • ISBN: 9780752454238
  • B-Code: B047144
  • Illustrated: Illustrated
  • Pages: 256
  • Dimensions: 240x170mm
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