Excerpt from An Account of the Rise, Progress, and Present State, of the Society for the Discharge and Relief of Persons Imprisoned for Small Debts Throughout England and Wales
The collection made at these chapels (exclusive of what has since been collected at other places of divine worship which are SO generally marked for the exercise of universal philanthropy) amounted to the sum of eigbty-one pounds one shilling.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the humble beginnings of the Society for the Discharge and Relief of Persons imprisoned for small Debts, which emerged in response to the harsh treatment of debtors in the 18th century. The author traces the Society's efforts to alleviate the plight of those incarcerated for minor debts, describing their innovative methods for securing the release of prisoners through debt relief and the improvement of prison conditions. The book sheds light on the historical context of debtors' prisons and explores the evolution of imprisonment for debt, highlighting the Society's role in shaping penal reform and advocating for humane treatment of incarcerated debtors. Through a detailed examination of the Society's records, the author offers insights into the lives of imprisoned debtors, their struggles, and the challenges they faced, providing a valuable historical perspective on the complexities of debt and its consequences. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331055276_0
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