Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of a Strange Career is a memoir written by Stanley Waterloo and first published in 1902. The book is an autobiographical account of Waterloo's life as a convict in the late 19th century. Waterloo was born into a wealthy family, but he became involved in a life of crime and was eventually caught and sentenced to prison. He spent several years in various prisons, including the notorious Sing Sing prison in New York.The book provides a detailed and often harrowing account of life in prison, including the brutal conditions, the violence, and the corruption. Waterloo also describes his experiences with other inmates, including some of the most notorious criminals of the time.Despite the bleakness of his situation, Waterloo manages to maintain a sense of hope and resilience throughout his time in prison. He eventually manages to turn his life around and becomes a successful writer and journalist.The Story of a Strange Career is a fascinating and compelling memoir that offers a unique perspective on the criminal justice system in the late 19th century. It is also a powerful testament to the human spirit and the ability to overcome 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.
