The Man from Sing Sing

Boston: Little, Brown, and Company. Very Good-. 1932. Hardcover. An edition in very good- condition. Pen markings on title page. Bookplates have been removed from front and back endpages. Spine is cocked. The spine is cocked, and there are pen markings on the title page and bookplates that have been removed from the front and back flyleaves ; -PRISONER tells the dramatic story of George Manley, Jr., and the men and women he helps to free from the notorious Sing Sing prison in Ossining, New York.The Man from Sing Sing is the story of George Manley Jr., one of the most celebrated and influential civil rights activists of the 20th century. A self-taught lawyer, Manley crusaded tirelessly on behalf of the incarcerated, using his skills and courtroom presence to expose the injustices of the criminal justice system. In 1952, he helped to free Frances Newton, the last woman to be sentenced to prison in New York State. With the help of his colleagues, Manley helped to reform Sing Sing, the notorious prison in Ossining, New York, and helped to free thousands of inmates. The Man from Sing Sing is a powerful and stirring tale of human endurance, determination, and courage, and a testament to the power of the human spirit.; 8vo; 306 pages .