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Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments
Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
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Summary: "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 "The opening of the book sets the stage by introducing the concept of curious punishments in colonial America, with historical references spanning from the early 1700s to the late 18th century.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.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 16419
Published: Aug 3, 2005
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Punishment
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 5: Some Strange and Curious Punishments
Gleanings Chiefly from Old Newspapers of Boston and Salem, Massachusetts
Note: Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "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.)
Author: Brooks, Henry M. (Henry Mason), 1822-1898
EBook No.: 16419
Published: Aug 3, 2005
Downloads: 91
Language: English
Subject: New England -- Social life and customs
Subject: Punishment
LoCC: United States local history: New England
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.