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Prisoners of Russia: A Personal Study of Convict Life in Sakhalin and Siberia is a book written by Benjamin Douglas Howard and published in 1902. The book provides a detailed account of the author’s personal experiences and observations of the lives of convicts in Sakhalin and Siberia during the late 19th century.Howard, who was a British journalist and writer, spent several months in Russia, where he visited various prisons and labor camps and interviewed numerous prisoners. He documented the harsh living conditions, brutal treatment, and inhumane practices that were prevalent in these institutions.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of convict life, such as the journey to Siberia, the work in the mines, the living conditions in the prisons, and the punishments inflicted on the prisoners. Howard also provides insights into the social and political conditions that contributed to the high rates of imprisonment in Russia during that time.Prisoners of Russia is a well-researched and detailed account of the lives of convicts in Russia during the late 19th century. It sheds light on the brutal and oppressive conditions that prisoners were subjected to and provides a valuable insight into the social and political climate of the time. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of Russia and the history of the penal system.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.
