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Curious Punishments of Bygone Days - Alice Morse Earle gonzo One of the most remarkableFirst published in 1896, is a fascinating and often unsettling historical exploration of the various forms of corporal punishment and public humiliation employed in earlier times, particularly in colonial America and Europe. The book delves into the grim and sometimes bizarre punishments used by both the Church and the State to enforce moral and legal order. Earle provides detailed accounts of historical punishments, such as: The Bilboes: A form of