Eligius Weir was a Catholic Chaplain for the Illinois State Prison System in the early 20th centurly (1930s to 1940s) time frame. He later became a Professor of Religion and Philosophy at the College of St. Francis in Joilet. The book is labeled as a scientific study in crime as it pretains to that period in time. The book is signed by the author. This would make an interesting edition for one's book collection. Domestic shipping is included. International rates will vary.