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Solomon's Precept Or The Power Of The Rod: A Tale Of The Flogging System (1861)

Solomon's Precept Or The Power Of The Rod: A Tale Of The Flogging System (1861)

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ISBN10: 1166291898
ISBN13: 9781166291891
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 150
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Solomon's Precept or The Power of the Rod is a novel written by E. P. and published in 1861. The book is a tale of the flogging system and explores the power dynamics between masters and servants in Victorian England. The story follows the life of a young boy named Jack, who is sent to work as a servant in a wealthy household. Jack is subjected to the cruel and oppressive flogging system, which is used by his master to maintain control over him and other servants. The novel depicts the physical and psychological effects of this system on Jack and other characters, and raises questions about the morality and effectiveness of corporal punishment. The book also explores themes of social class, power, and justice, and offers a critique of the harsh treatment of children and servants in Victorian society. Overall, Solomon's Precept or The Power of the Rod is a thought-provoking and challenging novel that sheds light on a dark and often overlooked aspect of Victorian life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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