02368cam a22003133u 4500 16419 UtSlPG 20260610133402.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 F001 Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898 The Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments : Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-08-03 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments" by Henry M. Brooks is a collection of historical anecdotes and curiosities, likely written in the late 19th century. The volume captures the unusual and sometimes bizarre punishments employed in early America, primarily sourced from old newspapers of Boston and Salem. This work provides both amusing and instructive insights into the past, reflecting societal norms and legal practices of the time." "The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the concept of curious punishments in colonial America, with historical references spanning from the early 1700s to the late 18th century. The text begins with a collection of newspaper articles detailing various punishments meted out for crimes, such as public whippings, confinement in stocks, and extreme measures like hanging with a rope around the neck. It highlights the peculiarities of the legal system and societal attitudes towards crime and punishment, inviting readers to reflect on the harsh realities of justice in "olden times." This portion serves as a captivating introduction to the book’s overarching theme of exploring the strange practices of an earlier era." (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New England -- Social life and customs Punishment https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16419 57807 57807