The New York Tombs Inside and Out!
Enriched edition. Scenes and Reminiscences Coming Down to the Present. A Story Stranger Than Fiction, with an Historic Account of America's Most Famous PrisonBy John Josiah Munro
Length9h 33m
About this audiobook
In 'The New York Tombs Inside and Out!', John Josiah Munro delivers a compelling exploration of one of the most notorious institutions in American penal history. With a keen eye for detail and a narrative style that blends reportage with vivid storytelling, Munro invites readers into the haunting world of New York's infamous tombs, blending historical context with sociocultural commentary. The book intricately examines the architectural design, personal anecdotes of inmates, and the societal implications of prison life, illustrating how the Tombs stand not merely as a structure but as a testament to the era's penal philosophy and human strife. John Josiah Munro, an astute observer of societal norms and criminal justice, was drawn to this subject through a deep-seated interest in the intersection of architecture and human experience. His background in sociology and history allows him to provide a multifaceted view of the Tombs, drawing parallels between past and present legal systems and offering a critical lens through which to examine issues of morality and justice that continue to resonate today. This book is highly recommended for readers interested in criminal justice, history, and architecture. Munro's meticulous research and engaging prose not only capture the physicality of the Tombs but also evoke the emotional and psychological landscapes of those who dwelled therein, making it an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of incarceration in America.
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Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length9 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 5, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2FOREWORD Some Personal Experiences
3CHAPTER I WHAT I KNOW ABOUT THE TOMBS
4CHAPTER II AN HISTORICAL ACCOUNT OF AMERICA’S MOST FAMOUS PRISON
5CHAPTER III MODERN EXCUSES FOR CRIME
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6CHAPTER IV HOW CRIMINALS ARE MADE
7CHAPTER V THE SCIENTIFIC CRIMINAL
8CHAPTER VI SOME FAMOUS TOMBS PRISONERS
9CHAPTER VII THE DANGEROUS EDUCATED CROOK
10CHAPTER VIII LEAVES FROM THE HISTORY OF A CHECKERED CAREER
11CHAPTER IX THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A CROOK
12CHAPTER X WANDERING STARS AND BUZZARDS OF THE TOMBS
13Three of a Kind
14CHAPTER XII CHANGING THE GRAND JURY INTO A BUREAU OF CRIMINAL EXPERTS
15CHAPTER XIII SCHOOLS OF CRIME
16CHAPTER XIV YOUTHFUL DELINQUENTS AND THE CHILDREN’S COURT
17CHAPTER XV THE ROD AS A REFORMATIVE AGENT IN THE EDUCATION OF YOUTHFUL LAW BREAKERS
18CHAPTER XVI CRIME AMONG WOMEN
19CHAPTER XVII THE STEAL OR STARVE UNFORTUNATES
20CHAPTER XVIII HOW YOUNG MEN BREAK INTO PRISON
21CHAPTER XIX OUR POLICE GUARDIANS
22CHAPTER XX THE DETECTIVE BUREAU
23CHAPTER XXI THE ROGUES GALLERY AND THE THIRD DEGREE
24CHAPTER XXII THE CITY GANGS
25CHAPTER XXIII CRIMINAL TRIALS AND THE GLORIOUS UNCERTAINTY OF THE LAW
26CHAPTER XXIV CRIMINAL BRANCH OF THE SUPREME COURT
27CHAPTER XXV SCENES IN OUR POLICE COURTS
28CHAPTER XXVI SHARKS AND SHYSTERS OF OUR CRIMINAL COURTS
29CHAPTER XXVII CROOKED CROOKS IN PRISON
30CHAPTER XXVIII SCENES DURING VISITING HOURS IN THE TOMBS
31CHAPTER XXIX DOES IMPRISONMENT REFORM?
32CHAPTER XXX STRONG DRINK AND CRIME
33CHAPTER XXXI THE ANGELS OF THE TOMBS
34CHAPTER XXXII WEDDINGS IN THE TOMBS PRISON
35CHAPTER XXXIII AFTER SENTENCE, WHAT?
36CHAPTER XXXIV THE INFLICTION OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN THE TOMBS
37CHAPTER XXXV A VISIT TO THE DEATH HOUSE AT SING SING
38CHAPTER XXXVI A TRAMP COLONY
39CHAPTER XXXVII THE COST OF CRIME IN GREATER NEW YORK
40CHAPTER XXXVIII. THE AGE OF GRAFT.
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