This biography tells the inspiring story of John Howard, an 18th-century English philanthropist and social reformer who dedicated his life to improving the conditions of prisons and the treatment of prisoners. Howard's tireless efforts to expose the inhumane conditions and corruption that plagued the prison system led to significant changes in prison policy and the development of the modern penitentiary. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in social justice, prison reform, and the history of humanitarianism. 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 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. 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.