The Prison Cookbook (Paperback)

This copiously illustrated book takes the lid off the real story of prison food. Including the full text of an original prison cookery manual compiled at Parkhurst Prison in 1902, it examines the history of prison catering from the Middle Ages (when prisoners were expected to pay for their own board and lodging whilst inside) through the Newgate of the Victorian age and on to the present day. With sections on prison life, punishments, the food on board transportation vessels and floating prison hulks, and the work of reformers such as John Howard and Elizabeth Fry, who vastly improved the conditions of those who were put behind bars, this evocative and unique book shows the reader exactly what 'doing porridge' entailed.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2010
Authors:	Peter Higginbotham
Dimensions:	240 x 170 x 20mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	256
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-5423-8
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Cookery / food & drink etc > General cookery > General Books > Food & Drink > General cookery > General
LSN:	0-7524-5423-4
Barcode:	9780752454238

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