A former chaplain of the Tombs, New York’s notorious city prison, tells what he saw there and recounts its history. He discusses how criminals are made, the scientific and educated crook, shoplifting gangs at Christmas and famous prisoners, and includes the autobiography of a career criminal, all with a reformer’s purpose.
A colourful look at crime and punishment in early twentieth-century New York, for readers of urban and social history. Download the free EPUB.