Wonder Club world wonders pyramid logo
×

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1 Book

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1
Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1, A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in , Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1 has a rating of 4 stars
   2 Ratings
X
Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1, A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in , Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1
4 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews
5
0 %
4
100 %
3
0 %
2
0 %
1
0 %
Digital Copy
PDF format
1 available   for $99.99
Original Magazine
Physical Format

Sold Out

  • Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1
  • Written by author Larry E. Sullivan
  • Published by Akashic Books, February 2003
  • A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in
  • Now a highly politicized medium, prison literature's roots lie in tales of theft, brutality, and religious conversion.Library JournalThis fleet volume of excerpts from the memoirs of 19th-century convicts-memoirs often smuggled out of pris
Buy Digital  USD$99.99

WonderClub View Cart Button

WonderClub Add to Inventory Button
WonderClub Add to Wishlist Button
WonderClub Add to Collection Button

Book Categories

Authors

Introduction
Twice Born32
From One Who Has "Squared It"35
What Comes of a Bad Name?46
Tramps and Escapes52
Self-Preservation63
What the Burglar Faces66
Real Facts About the Northfield, Minnesota Bank Robbery76
My First Train Robbery87
A Thief's Code of Honor96
Convicts102
My First Crime106
Going to Prison112
Problems After Release114
Gambler and Blackleg118
I Go to Sing Sing124
Prison Diary146
Punishments151
Sunday in the Prison153
The Prisoners158
Under a Stamp165
Persons and Things "In"169
Concerning Punishments, General and Particular, and Their Effects179
Prison Slang183
Slang Among Convicts191
The Dope Habit198
In Stir203
Literary Convicts215
The Great Turning Point of My Life229
Real Reform234
Outside237
The Bright Side of Life239
Prayers242


Login

  |  

Complaints

  |  

Blog

  |  

Games

  |  

Digital Media

  |  

Souls

  |  

Obituary

  |  

Contact Us

  |  

FAQ

CAN'T FIND WHAT YOU'RE LOOKING FOR? CLICK HERE!!!

X
WonderClub Home

This item is in your Wish List

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1, A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in , Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1

X
WonderClub Home

This item is in your Collection

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1, A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in , Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1

X
WonderClub Home

This Item is in Your Inventory

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1, A lively array of selections from the earliest recorded convict autobiographies, examining crimes, arrests and convictions, punishments inflicted, survival techniques, and spiritual awakenings. Hard labor in coal mines, whippings, solitary confinement in , Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1

Bandits & Bibles: Convict Literature in Nineteenth-Century America, Vol. 1

WonderClub Home

You must be logged in to review the products

E-mail address:

Password: