Description: This book titled "Inside the World's Toughest Prison" was written in 1962 by Joseph E. Ragen and Charles Finston. It provides an in-depth look into the "world's toughest prison," Joliet-Stateville Prison near Chicago, Illinois. The hardcover book was published in 1962 by Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, IL, and has a total of 927 pages an weighs over 4 lbs. The book is in its original form and is illustrated with photographs. This is ex-library book and a 1st edition. The purpose of this book was to explain how a prison housing thousands of tough convicts was kept literally free from riots and escapes. Author Joseph E. Ragen was Director of Public Safety State of Illinois and was formerly the warden of Joliet - Stateville Prisons. His co-author, Charles Finston, was Political Editor at the Chicago American newspaper. Please see photos as they are part of the description. Dust jacket excerpts have been cut and pasted inside the flyleaf. Library markings due to origin as a former library book from Illinois Department of Corrections Training Academy.
Price: 90 USD
Location: Springfield, Illinois
End Time: 2024-10-17T03:51:40.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11.3 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: Springfield, Illinois
Number of pages: 927
weight: 4 lbs
Publisher: Charles C. Thomas, Springfield, IL
Subject: Prison
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1962
Language: English
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Ex-Library, Illustrated
Author: Joseph E. Ragen, Charles Finston
Region: North America
Topic: Joliet-Stateville Prisons
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
