| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations, plans |
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text file |
| Summary |
"The rotary jail was one of the more unusual architectural designs in history. In response to a need for better control over prisoners, 18 of the revolving, escape-proof structures were constructed in the United States from 1882 through 1889. This book describes in detail their construction, operation and eventual demise"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Jails -- United States -- History -- 19th century.
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Jails. |
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United States. |
| Chronological Term |
19th century |
| Subject |
Jails -- United States -- History -- 20th century.
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| Chronological Term |
20th century |
| Subject |
History. |
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Penology. |
| Chronological Term |
1800-1999 |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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History.
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| ISBN |
1476629137 (electronic book) |
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9781476629131 (electronic book) |
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