Extracts Selected from the Writings and Observations of the Late John Howard

The book presents selected extracts from the writings and observations of John Howard, focusing on the conditions of prisons and hospitals across various European regions, including Holland, Germany, Italy, and France. It offers a critical examination of the state of these institutions in the late 18th century, highlighting Howard's insights and observations that contributed to reform efforts. This unchanged reprint of the 1790 edition preserves the original content and context of Howard's important work.