Just Visitin Old Texas Jails

Just Visitin Old Texas Jails by Joan Upton Hall. Published by State House Press, McMurry University, Abilene, TX, 20007. 1st Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 200 Pgs. ISBN 1933337141. LCCN 2006033175. Each jail is a backdrop for the personalities and events of its time and place. Sometimes rustic, often beautiful, the architecture symbolizes each society's brand of justice. Unfortunately, today many stand neglected to the point of ruin, or become relegated to mere storage facilities. Some have even been demolished. But thanks to the author's appreciation for history, the more than 50 jails featured in this book have realized their potential as town attractions. This book tells the stories a prison's formidable walls can tell. The buildings that once kept us safe from outlaws now serve as museums, libraries, restaurants, hotels, and even a home or two. Illustrated with black and white photos. Description text copyright 2017 BooksForComfort. Item ID 31823.