Curious Punishments of Bygone Days

by Alice Morse Earle

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Contents

1. The Contents
2. Foreword
3. The Bilboes
4. The Ducking Stool
5. The Stocks
6. The Pillory
7. Punishments of Authors and Books
8. The Whipping-Post
9. The Scarlet Letter
10. Branks and Gags
11. Public Penance
12. Military Punishments
13. Branding and Maiming

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