Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No 409, November 1849 by Various

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Author Various
Title Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No 409, November 1849
Note Reading ease score: 64.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary "Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Vol. 66, No. 409, November 1849" is a collection of articles and essays written in the mid-19th century. This edition features a variety of topics, showcasing the diverse range of content typical of periodicals of the era, including discussions on the transportation question, historical accounts from the Peninsular War, literary critiques, and socio-political commentary. The magazine serves as a platform for contemporary writers and intellectuals, aiming to engage readers with pressing issues and entertain them with narratives that range from serious to light-hearted. The opening portion of this volume presents a detailed exploration of the transportation of criminals from Britain to colonial territories, expressing a clear argument for the efficacy of this punishment over imprisonment. The text details statistical evidence of rising crime rates and critiques the failure of imprisonment to deter criminal behavior or rehabilitate offenders. It emphasizes the necessity of finding appropriate colonies willing to accept convicts while arguing for a return to transportation as a suitable method for dealing with the overcrowding of prisons. It sets the tone for a rigorous examination of penal policy during that historical period, appealing to readers' interests in social reform and historical context. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class AP: General Works: Periodicals
Subject Scotland -- Periodicals
Subject England -- Periodicals
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EBook-No. 43814
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