Female Life in Prison, by a Prison Matron [F.W. Robinson]

Book excerpt: This shocking exposé of life inside a Victorian women's prison is based on the experiences of a real-life prison matron. Written by the popular novelist Frederick William Robinson, under the pseudonym 'A Prison Matron', this book provides a unique perspective on the harsh realities of life for female prisoners in the 19th century. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.