A Strappado For The Devil (1878)

by Richard Brathwaite

Book Overview

A Strappado For The Devil is a book written by Richard Brathwaite and published in 1878. The book is a collection of humorous and satirical poems and songs that poke fun at various aspects of society and culture in the 17th century. The title of the book is derived from a medieval torture device called the strappado, which was used to extract confessions from accused witches and other criminals. The poems in the book cover a wide range of topics,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436752167
• ISBN13: 9781436752169
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"