Hanging in Chains by Albert Hartshorne
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| Author | Hartshorne, Albert, 1839-1910 |
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| Title | Hanging in Chains |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Hanging in Chains" by Albert Hartshorne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work delves into the historical practices and legalities surrounding capital punishment in England, specifically focusing on the gibbeting of bodies as a form of public deterrence. The text highlights various punishments over the centuries, including details about notorious figures and events related to executions, exploring societal perceptions of death and dishonor associated with gibbeting. At the start of the narrative, the author discusses the significance of burial in ancient cultures, particularly among the Jews, Egyptians, and Greeks, emphasizing the shame and infamy associated with dying outside of proper burial rites. Hartshorne uses biblical references and historical anecdotes to illustrate the horror that was gibbeting, detailing how this form of punishment was employed to instill fear in the public and serve as a warning against crime. The opening sets an eerie tone, preparing readers for a detailed exploration of the macabre aspects of judicial punishments throughout history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HV: Social sciences: Social pathology, Social and Public Welfare |
| Subject | Punishment |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 46432 |
| Release Date | Jul 27, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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