Publisher's Synopsis
Nine Years Among The Convicts: Or Prison Reminiscences is a memoir written by Eleazer Smith and published in 1856. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a prisoner in the New York State Prison in Auburn, New York, from 1829 to 1838. Smith was convicted of larceny and spent nine years in prison, during which he witnessed and experienced the harsh conditions and brutal treatment of inmates.The book provides a detailed and vivid description of life in prison during the early 19th century, including the daily routines, the punishments, the food, and the relationships among the prisoners. Smith also describes the corrupt practices of the prison officials and the brutality of the guards, who often physically abused the inmates.Despite the bleak and oppressive conditions, Smith managed to educate himself and develop his writing skills while in prison. The book includes several of his poems and essays, which offer insights into his personal growth and intellectual development during his time behind bars.Overall, Nine Years Among The Convicts is a fascinating and poignant account of life in a 19th-century prison, written by a former inmate who managed to find hope and meaning in an otherwise bleak and oppressive environment.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.
