Sketches of the History of Man, Volumen2A. Strahan and T. Cadell, London; and for William Creech, Edinburgh, 1788 |
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... reasons follow . I urge , in the first place , the equal num- ber of males and females , as a clear indi- cation that Providence intends every man to be confined to one wife , and every wo- man to one husband . That equality , which has ...
... reasons follow . I urge , in the first place , the equal num- ber of males and females , as a clear indi- cation that Providence intends every man to be confined to one wife , and every wo- man to one husband . That equality , which has ...
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... reason of a practice that will surprise those who are unac- quainted with ancient customs ; which is , that a man purchased a woman to be his wife , as one purchases an ox or a sheep to be food . Women by marriage became flaves ; and no ...
... reason of a practice that will surprise those who are unac- quainted with ancient customs ; which is , that a man purchased a woman to be his wife , as one purchases an ox or a sheep to be food . Women by marriage became flaves ; and no ...
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... reason , a widow has no chance for a fecond husband , whom " fhe cannot ferve in the other world . " Olaus Magnus , remarking that among the ancient Goths no dower was provided on the bride's part , gives a reason , better fuited ...
... reason , a widow has no chance for a fecond husband , whom " fhe cannot ferve in the other world . " Olaus Magnus , remarking that among the ancient Goths no dower was provided on the bride's part , gives a reason , better fuited ...
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... reason among us . for prefuming , that it was not long per- mitted in Mexico ; marriage there being folemnized by the priest , and the bride's dower specified , which was restored in case of separation . In the countries where the ...
... reason among us . for prefuming , that it was not long per- mitted in Mexico ; marriage there being folemnized by the priest , and the bride's dower specified , which was restored in case of separation . In the countries where the ...
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... reasons . Extenfive eftates in land fupport great families in Britain , a circum- ftance unfavourable to younger children . But probably in London , and in other great trading towns , mercantile men pro- vide against the law , by making ...
... reasons . Extenfive eftates in land fupport great families in Britain , a circum- ftance unfavourable to younger children . But probably in London , and in other great trading towns , mercantile men pro- vide against the law , by making ...
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