Within Prison Walls

Within Prison Walls is a non-fiction book written by Thomas Mott Osborne in 1914. The book is a personal narrative of the author's experience during a week of voluntary confinement in the State Prison at Auburn, New York. Osborne, a wealthy businessman and prison reformer, was appointed as a member of the New York State Commission on Prison Reform in 1913. As part of his research, he decided to experience prison life firsthand by spending a week in Auburn Prison, one of the most notorious prisons in the country at the time.The book provides a detailed account of Osborne's experiences within the prison walls, including his interactions with fellow prisoners, the daily routines and rituals of prison life, and the harsh conditions that inmates had to endure. He also describes the various reform measures that he implemented during his stay, such as improving the food and sanitation, introducing educational programs, and encouraging better treatment of prisoners by guards.Within Prison Walls is a significant work in the history of prison reform, as it provided a rare and honest glimpse into the realities of prison life at a time when prisons were often shrouded in secrecy and misinformation. The book is a powerful testimony to the need for reform and the potential for change, and remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of criminal justice and prison reform in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.