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“HISTORY OF THE ROD” by Rev. Cooper ca 1885 Good Condition
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“FLAGELLATION & THE FLAGELLANTS
HISTORY OF THE ROD In All Countries” with Numerous Illustrations
by Rev. Wm Cooper, B.A.
A New Edition Revised
ca 1885
London
544 Pages including Index and “List of Authorities”
7 x 5″
A semi-scholarly look at the world history of corporal punishment
with several notable examples
– i.e. Henry II Scourged at the alter of Thomas A Beckett
– a Bishop of Canterbury while studying in Paris is beguiled
by a beautiful young lady. He summons her to his study where he
flaggelates her until her body is “covered with weals.”
– the religious self-flaggelations
Good Condition
Brown Covers are faded but still show glossy gold figures and letters
Some staining, minimal foxing, nice, clear pages
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