Publisher's Synopsis
""A Brief Diary of Imprisonment"" is a personal account of Thomas Haviland's experience of being imprisoned in the 19th century. Haviland was a Quaker and an abolitionist who was arrested and imprisoned for his anti-slavery beliefs. This book chronicles his time in prison, including his thoughts, feelings, and interactions with other prisoners. Haviland also reflects on the conditions of the prison and the treatment of prisoners during his time there. This diary provides a unique insight into the life of a political prisoner during a turbulent time in American history. It is a powerful and poignant reminder of the importance of standing up for one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.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.
