The Wife Beaters’ Manual: A Guide to Husbands’ Connubial Corrections, with a List of Prices Attached (1884)

The Wife Beaters' Manual, written by Henry Romeike and published in 1884, is a disturbing guidebook aimed at husbands who wish to physically abuse their wives. The book provides detailed instructions on how to inflict pain and suffering on one's spouse, with a list of prices attached for various implements such as belts and rods. The author justifies this violence by claiming that it is necessary to correct a wife's behavior and maintain a happy marriage. However, the book is widely condemned as promoting domestic abuse and perpetuating harmful gender stereotypes. The Wife Beaters' Manual serves as a chilling reminder of the historical oppression and mistreatment of women, and the ongoing need for advocacy and support for survivors of domestic violence.Compiled From Statistics.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.