The Capital Punishment of the Cord

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"The Capital Punishment of the Cord" is a notable work by Major George Henry Mason, an officer in the British East India Company during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This work is a detailed and vivid account of a specific form of capital punishment practiced in China, known as "lingchi" or "death by a thousand cuts." Major Mason's observations and descriptions are drawn from his experiences and interactions during his time in the East, providing a rare and graphic insight into the judicial practices of the Qing Dynasty.

Published in 1801, "The Capital Punishment of the Cord" is part of a broader collection of Mason's writings that document his travels and the various customs and practices he encountered. The work is particularly significant for its detailed illustrations and descriptions, which were intended to inform and educate a Western audience about the often misunderstood and exoticized practices of the East. Mason's account is both a historical document and a piece of early ethnographic writing, reflecting the colonial attitudes and perspectives of his time.

The text is accompanied by a series of engravings that depict the stages of the punishment, adding a visual dimension to Mason's detailed narrative. These illustrations were created by artists who worked closely with Mason to ensure accuracy and authenticity, making the work a valuable resource for historians and scholars interested in the period.

While "The Capital Punishment of the Cord" provides a fascinating glimpse into the judicial practices of Qing China, it also raises important questions about the nature of colonial documentation and the ways in which such practices were represented to a Western audience. Mason's work remains a significant, albeit controversial, contribution to the historical understanding of cross-cultural encounters and the complexities of colonialism.

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