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The husband's authority unvail'd; : wherein it is moderately discussed whether it be fit or lawfull for a good man, to beat his bad wife. Some mysteries of iniquity are likewise unmasked, and a little unfolded. A subject, to some, perhaps, as unwelcom as uncoth. /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Vauts, Moses à.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	London : Printed by T.N. for Robert Bostock at the sign of Kings-head in Pauls Church-yard, 1650.
Series:	Early English books online.
Subjects:	Conjugal violence > Early works to 1800. Christian life > Biblical teaching > Early works to 1800. Husband and wife > Early works to 1800.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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