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100 1 _aBrooks, Henry M.
_q(Henry Mason),
_d1822-1898
245 1 4 _aThe Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments :
_bGleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2005
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2005-08-03
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"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 "The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the concept of curious punishments in colonial America, with historical references spanning from the early 1700s to the late 18th century.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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew England -- Social life and customs
653 _aPunishment
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16419
999 _c57807
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