Curious Punishments of Bygone Days
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Earle, Alice Morse. Curious Punishments of Bygone Days. First Edition. 1896. Hardcover with embossed decorations (no dust jacket, as issued). Book is in good plus condition—with a third party gift inscription, bumped corners, and moderate discoloration to the spine.
Considering some of the inventive punishments meted out in this fascinating book, Hester Prynne should consider herself lucky that all she had to do was to stitch a scarlet letter A to her clothing. The author, kin to the Quincys and Adams of Boston, wrote many books about the Colonial era and New England, but this was the most memorable. With chapters on ducking stools, bilboes, stockades, and pillories. Enjoy!
Considering some of the inventive punishments meted out in this fascinating book, Hester Prynne should consider herself lucky that all she had to do was to stitch a scarlet letter A to her clothing. The author, kin to the Quincys and Adams of Boston, wrote many books about the Colonial era and New England, but this was the most memorable. With chapters on ducking stools, bilboes, stockades, and pillories. Enjoy!
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