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  • The History and Romance of Crime, Millbank Penitentiary

    by Arthur Griffiths ...
    The Building of the Penitentiary Early Management The Great Epidemic The Penitentiary Reoccupied Serious Disturbances A New Regime Ingenious Escapes The Women's Wards The Millbank Calendar The Penitentiary Impugned Last Days of Millbank ... Read more

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  • The Chronicles of Newgate (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. True Crime Cases Through The Centuries

    by Arthur Griffiths, Brandon Pearson ...
    In "The Chronicles of Newgate (Vol. 1 & 2)," Arthur Griffiths intricately weaves a narrative that delves into the shadowy underbelly of Victorian England, offering a vivid historical tableau set against the backdrop of Newgate Prison. Griffiths employs a rich Gothic style, marked by vivid descriptions and a keen sense of atmosphere, to explore themes of crime, justice, and moral ambiguity. Through ... Read more

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  • Spanish Prisons

    The Inquisition at Home and Abroad, Prisons Past and Present

    by Arthur Griffiths ...
    In "Spanish Prisons," Arthur Griffiths presents a vivid and haunting exploration of the Spanish penitentiary system during the late 19th century. This work is characterized by its incisive literary style, blending personal narrative with socio-political commentary. The book is steeped in the context of Victorian attitudes towards crime and punishment, offering a critical examination of national ... Read more

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  • The Rome Express

    by Arthur Griffiths ...
    Series series Classic Detective Presents
    A mysterious murder on a flying express train, a wily Italian, a charming woman caught in the meshes of circumstantial evidence, a chivalrous Englishman, and a police force with a keen nose for the wrong clue, are the ingredients from which Major Griffiths has concocted a clever, up-to-date detective story. ... Read more

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  • The Chronicles of Newgate (Vol. 1&2)

    Enriched edition. True Crime Cases Through The Centuries

    by Arthur Griffiths, Tessa Caldwell ...
    In 'The Chronicles of Newgate' (Vol. 1 & 2), Arthur Griffiths embarks on a vivid exploration of Victorian crime and punishment, illuminating the complex intertwining of societal norms and the darker underbelly of urban life. Employing a rich and engaging narrative style, Griffiths fuses historical details with fictional elements, creating a mosaic of character-driven stories that reflect the moral ... Read more

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  • Mysteries of Police and Crime

    by Arthur Griffiths ...
    Arthur George Frederick Griffiths was a British military officer, prison administrator and author who published more than 60 books during his lifetime. He was also a military historian who wrote extensively about the wars of the 19th century, and was for a time military correspondent for The Times newspaper. This ebook contains three parts: Judicial Errors, Police - Past and Present, Captains of ... Read more

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  • The Passenger from Calais

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Mystery of Intrigue and Suspense

    by Arthur Griffiths, Brandon Pearson ...
    Arthur Griffiths' "The Passenger from Calais" unfolds as a riveting tale blending crime, mystery, and social commentary set against the backdrop of Victorian England. The narrative intricately weaves themes of identity, class struggle, and moral ambiguity through the lens of its enigmatic characters. Griffiths employs a vivid and atmospheric literary style, characterized by his meticulous ... Read more

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  • The History and Romance of Crime: Russian Prisons

    by Arthur George Frederick Griffiths ...
    A definite movement toward judicial reform began in Russia in the early sixties. The old law courts with their archaic procedure and evil repute as sinks of bribery and corruption were abolished. Trial by jury was revived, and justices of the peace were established to dispose of the smaller criminal offences. Shortly afterward, two of the most disgraceful features in the Russian penal code, the ... Read more

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  • Russian Prisons

    Enriched edition. St. Peter and St. Paul; the Schlüsselburg; the Ostrog at Omsk; the story of Siberian exile; Tiumen, Tomsk, Saghalien

    by Arthur Griffiths, Tessa Caldwell ...
    In "Russian Prisons," Arthur Griffiths provides a riveting exploration of the Russian penal system, blending firsthand accounts, meticulous observation, and historical context to unveil the complexities of incarceration in Tsarist Russia. His prose is sharply detailed, merging vivid imagery with an analytical perspective that reflects the somber realities of life behind bars. Griffiths employs a ... Read more

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  • The PASSENGER FROM CALAIS BY ARTHUR GRIFFITHS

    by ARTHUR GRIFFITHS ...
    PASSENGER FROM CALAIS BY ARTHUR GRIFFITHS, THE by ARTHUR GRIFFITHS offers a concentrated, compelling experience within art / general. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum. ... Read more

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  • The History and Romance of Crime: Modern French Prisons

    by Arthur George Frederick Griffiths ...
    The period in French prison practice treated in this volume is one of transition between the end of the Old Régime and the beginning of the New. It presents first a view of the prisons of the period immediately following the Revolution, and concludes with the consideration of a great model penitentiary, which may be said to be the “last word” in the purely physical aspects of the whole question, ... Read more

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  • The Chronicles of Newgate (Complete)

    by Arthur George Frederick Griffiths ...
    IN antiquity and varied interest Newgate prison yields to no place of durance in the world. A gaol has stood on this same site for almost a thousand years. The first prison was nearly as old as the Tower of London, and much older than the Bastille. Hundreds of thousands of “felons and trespassers” have from first to last been incarcerated within. To many it must have been an abode of sorrow, ... Read more

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