In Jail With Charles Dickens - Trumble, Alfred
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A rare glimpse behind iron bars with England s greatest storyteller rediscovered and reborn for today. In Jail With Charles Dickens is Alfred Trumble s vivid eyewitness account of life inside Victorian jails and the famed novelist s mission to see them changed. Trumble, a prison officer in 19th-century criminal justice, guides readers through the cramped cells, broken systems, and human stories that shaped Dickens s crusade for prison reform. Part memoir, part social history, this historical non-fiction work pairs intimate Charles Dickens anecdotes with raw reportage on life in Victorian…mehr

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A rare glimpse behind iron bars with England s greatest storyteller rediscovered and reborn for today. In Jail With Charles Dickens is Alfred Trumble s vivid eyewitness account of life inside Victorian jails and the famed novelist s mission to see them changed. Trumble, a prison officer in 19th-century criminal justice, guides readers through the cramped cells, broken systems, and human stories that shaped Dickens s crusade for prison reform. Part memoir, part social history, this historical non-fiction work pairs intimate Charles Dickens anecdotes with raw reportage on life in Victorian jails, illuminating how literary figures in prison advocacy influenced wider Victorian England society. The book documents the daily realities of prisoners and keepers alike, and traces how Dickens s visits and writings amplified the call for humane treatment and legal reform. This edition, republished by Alpha Editions, restores a title long out of print and presents it as more than a reprint it s a collector s item and cultural treasure, carefully edited for readability and preservation. Ideal for readers of Victorian era crime, scholars of prison reform history, and anyone fascinated by Charles Dickens biography and influence, this restored volume bridges popular appeal and scholarly value. Whether you collect classic works or seek compelling historical non-fiction, In Jail With Charles Dickens offers a powerful window into 19th-century criminal justice and the moral conscience of Victorian England.