The American Prisoner (1906)

The American Prisoner is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1906. The story is set in the late 19th century in a small English village and follows the life of an American man named John Lackland who has been imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. The novel begins with Lackland's arrival at the prison and his struggle to adapt to the harsh conditions and the cruel treatment of the prison staff. As he serves his sentence, he becomes friends with the other prisoners and learns about their lives and the injustices they have faced. He also falls in love with the daughter of the prison governor, but their relationship is complicated by the social and cultural differences between them. Lackland's innocence is eventually proven, and he is released from prison, but he finds it difficult to readjust to life outside and to overcome the stigma of being a former convict. The novel explores themes of justice, redemption, and the human capacity for resilience and compassion. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a vivid portrayal of life in a Victorian-era prison and the struggles of those who are caught up in the criminal justice system.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.