A History Of Newgate Of Connecticut, At Simsbury, Now East Granby Its Insurrections And Massacres (1860)

""A History Of Newgate Of Connecticut, At Simsbury, Now East Granby: Its Insurrections And Massacres"" is a historical book written by Richard Harvey Phelps in 1860. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Newgate Prison in Connecticut, which was a notorious prison during the 18th century. The author delves into the history of the prison, its construction, and the conditions that prisoners endured. The book also covers the various insurrections and massacres that took place at the prison, including the infamous revolt of 1780. Phelps draws on primary sources such as court records, newspaper articles, and personal accounts to provide a detailed and accurate portrayal of the events that occurred at Newgate. Overall, ""A History Of Newgate Of Connecticut, At Simsbury, Now East Granby: Its Insurrections And Massacres"" is an informative and captivating read for anyone interested in the history of American prisons and the criminal justice system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.