A book bound in Skin: The Life of James Allen

from Whispers of Boston: History Uncovered · host Amy Burtt

James Allen did not set out to become a criminal.At fifteen years old, survival narrowed his choices faster than his conscience could keep up. Honest work failed him. Wages went unpaid. Hunger lingered. And one accidental decision pulled him into a life defined by cells, chains, and locked doors.If you enjoy stories like this, you can find more on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@LovingHistory-ko7qb

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