This section is from the book "A Library Of Wonders And Curiosities Found In Nature And Art, Science And Literature", by I. Platt. Also available from Amazon: A library of wonders and curiosities.
Origin Of The Sheriff's Counting Hobnails - Origin Of The Order Of The Garter - Origin And History Of The Claim And Allowance Of The 'Benefit Of Clergy' In Criminal Convictions - Curious Tenures - The Origin Of May Poles And Garlands - Curious Custom At Oakham
 
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