The Gaol Cradle

The Gaol Cradle: Who Rocks It? is a book written by Benjamin Waugh and first published in 1873. The book is a detailed account of the conditions of prisons and the treatment of prisoners in England during the Victorian era. Waugh was a social reformer and a prominent member of the Victorian Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, and in this book, he focuses on the plight of children who were imprisoned alongside adult criminals. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the prison system in England, including the history of prisons, the types of crimes that led to imprisonment, and the punishments that were meted out to prisoners. Waugh also highlights the inhumane conditions that prisoners were subjected to, including overcrowding, poor sanitation, and inadequate food and clothing. The Gaol Cradle: Who Rocks It? is a passionate call to action for prison reform, and Waugh proposes several solutions to improve the conditions of prisons and the treatment of prisoners. He advocates for the separation of children from adult prisoners, the provision of education and vocational training for prisoners, and the use of rehabilitation programs to reduce recidivism. Overall, The Gaol Cradle: Who Rocks It? is a powerful and thought-provoking book that sheds light on a dark period in English history and calls for a more humane and just treatment of prisoners.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.