Hell In Nebraska: A Tale Of The Nebraska Penitentiary (1913) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781166614072)

Hell In Nebraska: A Tale Of The Nebraska Penitentiary is a novel written by Walter Wilson and published in 1913. The book is a fictionalized account of life inside the Nebraska State Penitentiary, one of the most notorious prisons in the United States at the time. The story follows the experiences of a young man named Jack Cameron, who is wrongly convicted of a crime and sent to the penitentiary. As he navigates the brutal and corrupt world of the prison, Cameron must fight to survive and maintain his sense of humanity in the face of violence, despair, and hopelessness. Through Cameron's eyes, the reader is given a vivid and harrowing portrayal of life in the Nebraska Penitentiary, from the harsh living conditions to the sadistic behavior of the guards and inmates. The book also explores themes of justice, redemption, and the human spirit's resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, Hell In Nebraska is a gripping and powerful novel that offers a stark and unflinching look at the dark side of the American justice system. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of prisons, crime, and punishment in the early 20th century.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.

Author: Walter Wilson
ISBN-10: 1166614077
ISBN-13: 9781166614072
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 374
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d