Known to the Police by Thomas Holmes

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Author Holmes, Thomas, 1846-1918
LoC No. 09009569
Title Known to the Police
Note Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Contents Preface -- Memories and contrasts -- Some burglars I have met -- The black list and inebriates -- Police-court marriages -- Extraordinary sentences -- Discharged prisoners -- The last dread penalty -- Housing the poor -- The hooliganism of the poor -- The heroism of the slums -- A pennyworth of coal -- Old boots and shoes -- Jonathan Pinchbeck, the slum Autolycus -- People who have "come down."
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Summary "Known to the Police" by Thomas Holmes is a reflective work that combines personal narrative and social commentary written during the early 20th century. The book explores the underbelly of London society through the author’s experiences as a former Police Court Missionary, offering critical insights into the lives of the poor, the nature of crime, and the workings of the judicial system. Central to the work is Holmes himself, who emerges as a compassionate observer and advocate for the marginalized in society, striving for social reform. At the start of the book, the author shares his personal struggle after leaving his position in the Police Courts, feeling a deep sense of loss for the work he cherished and the individuals he helped. He reminisces about the conditions he witnessed in police courts that reflect the harsh realities of poverty and the mismanagement of justice. There is a strong contrast drawn between the past and present, as Holmes outlines changes in societal attitudes, legal reforms, and the alterations in the demeanor and conditions of the prisoners over time. His detailed observations set the stage for broader discussions on issues such as dishonesty, alcoholism, and the overall evolution of London’s criminal landscape, foreshadowing the complex narratives and challenges he will delve into throughout the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare
Subject Crime -- England -- London
Subject Poor -- England -- London
Subject Police -- England -- London
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EBook-No. 55847
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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