Punishments of Former Days

First published in 1913, this fascinating volume presents a detailed history and analysis of punishment throughout history, exploring in detailed historical enforcement and the various methods used to punish people. "e;Punishments of Former Days"e; is highly reconnected for those with an interest in the history and development of punishment, and it is not to be missed by the discerning collector. Contents include: "e;Crime and Punishment in the 18th Century"e;, "e;Prisons in the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries"e;, "e;Children and Punishment"e;, "e;Outlawry"e;, "e;The Ordeal"e;, "e;Benefit of Clergy"e;, "e;Sanctuary"e;, "e;A Yorkshire Sanctuary"e;, "e;Deodands"e;, "e;The Gallows and the Gibbet"e;, "e;Hanging at Tyburn"e;, "e;The Pillory"e;, "e;The Stocks"e;, "e;The Ducking Stool"e;, "e;Whipping"e;, "e;Mutilation"e;, "e;Burning to Death"e;, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. It is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction.