"A Book About Criminals" by Susanna Meredith offers a compelling glimpse into the lives and circumstances of criminals in 19th-century England. Drawing on firsthand observations and detailed research, Meredith sheds light on the social conditions that contributed to criminal behavior, providing a nuanced perspective beyond simple condemnation. The book explores various types of offenses, the backgrounds of the offenders, and the prevailing attitudes toward crime and punishment during the Victorian era. Meredith's work is a valuable resource for understanding the complex interplay between poverty, social inequality, and criminal activity in a rapidly changing society. It remains relevant today for its insightful commentary on the challenges of crime and justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.