A Strappado for the Devil (1878)

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, including politics, religion, love, and sex. Some of the poems are bawdy and risqu?????, while others are more subtle and witty. The book is considered a classic of English literature and is still read and enjoyed today for its clever wordplay and irreverent humor.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.