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"Alice Morse Earle, who has made considerable reputation as a patient delver among the oddities of our Colonial times, gives us a quaint and desirable volume in her 'Curious Punishments of Bygone Days.' Her researches have gone far, and she is able to compare old English and... Read Full Overview

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Curious Punishments of Bygone Days is a fascinating book by Alice Morse Earle that explores the unusual and often brutal methods of punishment that were used in the past. The book takes readers on a journey through history, looking at the various forms of punishment that were... Read Full Overview

"Curious Punishments of Bygone Days" from Alice Morse Earle. American historian and author (1851-1911).

Curious Punishments of Bygone Days is a history book published in 1896. It was written by Alice Morse Earle and printed by Herbert S. Stone & Company.

Curious Punishments of Bygone Days is a history book published in 1896. It was written by Alice Morse Earle and printed by Herbert S. Stone & Company.

Curious Punishments of Bygone Days

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

Curious Punishments of Bygone Days is a book written by Alice Morse Earle that explores the various forms of punishment that were used in the past. The book is divided into chapters that cover different types of punishment, such as public humiliation, torture, and execution... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview