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Russian Prisons / St. Peter and St. Paul; the Schlüsselburg; the Ostrog at Omsk; the story of Siberian exile; Tiumen, Tomsk, Saghalien

By Arthur Griffiths
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A detailed historical survey of an autocratic empire's penal institutions, tracing judicial reforms alongside enduring cruelties; it documents the abolition of certain corporal penalties while describing persistent harsh practices, contrasts local lock-ups with central convict prisons and remote exile settlements, and outlines daily life, food, labor, and disciplinary measures. The narrative draws on eyewitness accounts, official reports, and traveler observations to present conditions in metropolitan prisons and distant penal colonies, discusses punishments and escape attempts, and considers how political detainees were treated within a system that combined administrative control, forced labor, and severe corporal discipline.

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Arthur Griffiths

Arthur Griffiths was a British author and journalist known for his extensive writings on the subject of prisons and crime. His notable works include "Chronicles of Newgate," which provides a historical account of London's infamous prison, and "Millbank Penitentiary: An Experiment in Reformation," where he explores the reformative aspects of incarceration. Griffiths' writings often reflect his deep interest in the penal system, offering insights into various international prison systems, as seen in his series on French, German, and Italian prisons. His contributions to literature provide a unique perspective on crime and punishment during the Victorian era.

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