A report of the labors of John Augustus, for the last ten years, in aid of the unfortunate : containing a description of his method of operations; striking incidents, and observations upon the improvement of some of our city institutions, with a view to the benefit of the prisoner and of society. Published by request.
| Main Author: | Augustus, John, 1785-1859 |
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Boston :
Wright & Hasty,
1852.
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