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Curious Punishments of Bygone Days
Hardcover
Colonial Period (1600-1775)CriminologyGeneral World History
ISBN13: 9781025527468
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Curious Punishments of Bygone Days is a fascinating exploration of the antiquated and often bizarre legal penalties used in the American colonies and early modern England. Alice Morse Earle provides a detailed historical account of the various methods of public shaming and physical discipline that were once staples of the justice system.
From the ducking stool and the stocks to the pillory and the whipping post, Earle meticulously documents the social and legal context of these punishments. The book examines not only the mechanics of the penalties themselves but also the cultural attitudes that supported such visible displays of justice. Readers will find insightful chapters on subjects such as The Bilboes, The Branding and Maiming, and the use of the Scarlet Letter, offering a unique window into a time when law enforcement was inextricably linked with community humiliation.
This work serves as an invaluable resource for those interested in social history, criminology, and the evolution of the legal system, capturing the grim yet intriguing customs that defined the bygone days of early American life.
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