'HIS MAJESTY'S GUESTS' Secrets of the Cells

Hardback. Reminiscences of the author's 25yrs in the prison service. Chapter headings include : The "Shepherd of the Moors", Escapes, Stinie is Awkward, Queer Convicts, Religion in Prison, Human Derelicts, Punishments, Punishments Positive and Negative, Some Thrilling Escapes, Trafficking, The Tragedy of the "W.M.'s", The Effects of Prison, Prison Reform, Prison Mutinies, Education in Prisons + much more. 256pp. 8vo. h/back. From the library of true crime writer, Wilfred Gregg, with his personal b/plate, plus armourial b/plate of a previous owner, William Hugh Cowie Romanis of Harley Street, with his name signature to fep. Also name and date insc. by another previous owner which has been inked through. Lightly browned pp., showing shelfwear. G+