The Twin Hells by John N. Reynolds

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Author Reynolds, John N. (John Newton)
Title The Twin Hells
A Thrilling Narrative of Life in the Kansas and Missouri Penitentiaries
Note Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by Charles Keller, and David Widger
Summary "The Twin Hells" by John N. Reynolds is a narrative account written in the late 19th century, offering a gripping and personal look at life within the penitentiary system of Kansas and Missouri. The author, having been an inmate in the Kansas penitentiary, shares his experiences and observations, shedding light on the harsh realities and sufferings that convicts endure while imprisoned. His account aims not only to tell his story but also to serve as a cautionary tale for the youth, illustrating the dire consequences of crime and incarceration. The opening of the narrative introduces Reynolds on the day of his conviction for mail fraud, recounting the emotional turmoil of being sentenced to eighteen months in prison. He candidly reflects on his past life—his respectable career, his family's unwavering support, and the political machinations that led to his downfall. As he enters the prison, he describes the cold reality that awaits him: the oppressive atmosphere, the hardships of labor in the coal mines, and the degradation of being striped like a convict. Throughout the early chapters, he not only chronicles his own humiliating initiation into prison life but also provides a broader commentary on the failings of the penal system—its brutality, the ineffectiveness of rehabilitation, and the often tragic fates of young men caught in its web. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Prisons -- Kansas
Subject Prisons -- Missouri
Category Text
EBook-No. 1318
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 7, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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