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  • A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology

    The Deaf, The Battle with the Slum, Degeneracy, The Leaven in a Great City, Boyville, etc.

    by Harry Best, Jacob A. Riis, W. T. Stead, Eugene S. Talbot, Lillian William Betts, John E. Gunckel, Mrs. Sophie Van Elkan Lyons Burke, Guy Thorne, Bernard Mandeville, Samuel Merwin, Arthur Lawrence Hayward, James Harold Romain, Clifton R. Wooldridge, William Booth, L. O. Curon, Mary Higgs, George M. White, Sigmund Engel, Margaret Wynne Nevinson, John Josiah Munro, Caroline H. Woods, Nels Anderson, Charles Kingston, Josiah Flynt, Charles Gustavus Mutzenberg, V. M. Masten, Hans Kurella, R. M. Algie, A-No. 1, Louis Albert Banks, Samuel Paynter Wilson, W. A. Chapple, Roland Burnham Molineux, Carlo de Fornaro, John Thomas Smith, Roy K. Anderson, Jacobus X, Wellington Scott ...
    Delve into the profound and multifaceted world of societal imperfections with 'A Comprehensive Compendium of 42 Books on Social Pathology.' This anthology presents a panoramic exploration of social issues, ranging from urban poverty and criminality to behavioral psychology and societal reform. The collection encompasses a variety of literary styles, including investigative narratives, ... Read more

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  • Discipline in School and Cloister

    Exploring the Evolution of Educational Discipline from Monasteries to Modern Schools

    by Jacobus X ...
    In "Discipline in School and Cloister," Jacobus X explores the intricate interplay between religious discipline and educational practices in medieval society. Using a blend of historical narrative and philosophical inquiry, the book unfolds the dynamics of authority and obedience within monastic and academic institutions of the era. Jacobus employs a rich, descriptive prose style, interweaving ... Read more

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    by Robert Louis Stevenson ...
    Series Book 35 - Delphi Parts Edition (Robert Louis Stevenson)
    This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘Travels with a Donkey in the Cevennes’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Robert Louis Stevenson’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare texts for the first time in ... Read more

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  • The History Of Torture

    by George Ryley Scott ...
    First published in 2005. Torture, an enduring and seemingly not declining aspect of man's relationship to his fellow man, is an enduring thread through human history. Whether it be practiced by primitive people, the ancient Greeks or the Catholic Church, whether it be ancient China, Japan, 1930's Germany, or Northern Ireland today, torture is alarmingly systematic and consistent in its methods. ... Read more

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  • The Whip And The Rod - An Account Of Corporal Punishment Among All Nations And For All Purposes

    by R. Yelyr ...
    The whip and the stick has been used for much of human history, this fascinating history reveals why corporal punishment seems to be such a common thing among all cultures through much of recorded history. ... Read more

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  • The History of Corporal Punishment - A Survey of Flagellation in Its Historical Anthropological and Sociological Aspects

    by George Scott ...
    A survey of flagellation in its historical, anthropological and sociological aspects. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • The Last Day of a Condemned Man by Victor Hugo - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)

    by Victor Hugo ...
    Series Book 3 - Delphi Parts Edition (Victor Hugo)
    This eBook features the unabridged text of ‘The Last Day of a Condemned Man by Victor Hugo - Delphi Classics (Illustrated)’ from the bestselling edition of ‘The Complete Works of Victor Hugo’.Having established their name as the leading publisher of classic literature and art, Delphi Classics produce publications that are individually crafted with superior formatting, while introducing many rare ... Read more

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  • History Of Corporal Punishment

    by George Ryley Scott ...
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  • On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts

    Enriched edition.

    by Thomas de Quincey, Quinn Theodore ...
    In "On Murder Considered as one of the Fine Arts," Thomas de Quincey ventures into a provocative exploration of aesthetics and morality against the backdrop of early 19th-century Britain. This remarkable essay employs a distinctive blend of dark humor and philosophical inquiry, challenging the reader to contemplate murder not just as an act of violence but as an artistic phenomenon worthy of ... Read more

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  • A Letter Book

    Enriched edition. Selected with an Introduction on the History and Art of Letter-Writing

    by George Saintsbury, Roderick Lancaster ...
    In "A Letter Book," George Saintsbury curates an exquisite collection of correspondence that spans centuries and cultures, illuminating the evolution of letter writing as both an art form and a vital medium of communication. The book is rich in literary style, showcasing a variety of voices'—from the deeply personal to the broadly political'—underpinned by Saintsbury's insightful commentary. His ... Read more

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  • The Stalls of Barchester Cathedral (Fantasy and Horror Classics)

    by M. R. James ...
    A man whose unbridled ambition and hidden crime have secured his position finds himself under relentless surveillance. The medieval carved beasts and grotesque figures adorning the cathedral's wooden choir stalls seem to come alive, their painted eyes and sculpted forms subtly watching, shifting, and judging his every move. The man's mounting paranoia gives way to a shocking, supernatural ... Read more

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  • The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert

    A Colossal Life: Exploring Fame, Curiosity, and Notoriety in 18th Century Britain

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    In "The Life of That Wonderful and Extraordinarily Heavy Man, Daniel Lambert," the reader is taken on a fascinating journey through the life of Daniel Lambert, an individual whose extraordinary girth garnered both public intrigue and scrutiny in the late 18th century. This biography melds anecdote with striking detail, reflecting the era's obsession with physicality and spectacle. The author ... Read more

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