The Prison Cookbook by Peter Higginbotham (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Prison Cookbook by Peter Higginbotham This copiously illustrated book takes the lid off the real story of prison food. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This copiously illustrated book takes the lid off the real story of prison food. Including the full text of an original prison cookery manual compiled at Parkhurst Prison in 1902, it examines the history of prison catering from the Middle Ages (when prisoners were expected to pay for their own board and lodging whilst inside) through the Newgate of the Victorian age and on to the present day. With sections on prison life, punishments, the food on board transportation vessels and floating prison hulks, and the work of reformers such as John Howard and Elizabeth Fry, who vastly improved the conditions of those who were put behind bars, this evocative and unique book shows the reader exactly what doing porridge entailed. Notes A copiously illustrated book revealing the true story of prison food, with a complete reprint of Parkhurst Prisons 1902 Manual Of Prison Cookery. From the Middle Ages to the present day, Higginbotham also looks at prison life, punishments, transportation vessels, and the work of reformers, revealing exactly what doing porridge entailed. Author Biography PETER HIGGINBOTHAM, who lives in Yorkshire, runs the website An expert on the subject of many years standing, his previous titles include The Workhouse Cookbook, Life in a Victorian Workhouse, Workhouses of the North and Workhouses of the Midlands and Voices of the Workhouse. Long Description This copiously illustrated book takes the lid off the real story of prison food. Including the full text of an original prison cookery manual compiled at Parkhurst Prison in 1902, it examines the history of prison catering from the Middle Ages (when prisoners were expected to pay for their own board and lodging whilst inside) through the nefarious prisons of the Victorian age and on to the present day. With sections on prison life, punishments, the food on board transportation vessels and floating prison hulks, and the work of reformers such as John Howard and Elizabeth Fry, who vastly improved the conditions of those who were put behind bars, this evocative and unique book shows the reader exactly what doing porridge entailed. PETER HIGGINBOTHAM,who lives in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, is the author of The Workhouse Cookbook. As well writing several other titles on the workhouse system, his website, /, is one of the most respected historical sites in the UK, being named as educationguardian.co.uk and Family Tree Magazines site of the day and one of practicalfamilyhistory.co.uks 100 most useful sites. Details ISBN0752454234 Author Peter Higginbotham Publisher The History Press Ltd Year 2010 ISBN-10 0752454234 ISBN-13 9780752454238 Media Book Pages 256 Format Paperback Imprint The History Press Ltd Place of Publication Stroud Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 641.5 Illustrations Illustrations Publication Date 2010-05-21 Series History Press Language English UK Release Date 2010-05-21 AU Release Date 2010-05-21 NZ Release Date 2010-05-21 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158367897;

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