Witches, Wife Beaters, and Whores: Common Law and Common Folk in Early America. Back Metadata Thumbnail Share TitleWitches, Wife Beaters, and Whores: Common Law and Common Folk in Early America.Author and ContributorsCrane, Elaine Forman.Date Published2011Document FormatBookSubject(s)Common law -- United States -- History -- 17th century. | Domestic relations -- United States -- History -- 17th century. | Law and governement -- Rhode Island. | Rhode Island --- History. | Sociological jurisprudence -- United States -- History -- 17th century. | Women -- Legal status, laws, etc. -- United States -- History -- 17th century.PublisherCornell UniversityPlace Of PublicationIthaca, N.Y.HoldingsRhode Island Historical SocietyPhysical Description287p.Link to RIHS Digital Cataloghttps://rihs.minisisinc.com//SCRIPTS/MWIMAIN.DLL/144/BIBLIO/WEB_BIBLIO_DETAIL_REPORT?SESSIONSEARCH&exp=sisn%2024906PlaceRhode IslandCall NumberKF394 C73CNEB_IDRIHS_74City-TownRHODE ISLANDDatePublishedClean2011 Continue browsing People, Places, Laws and Lore of the Ocean State: a Rhode Island Historical Sample. The Poison Plot: A Tale of Adultery and Murder in Colonial Newport. Back to items list