Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... person neglecting to return to the library any Book in his possession on the 20th of February annually , shall forfeit and pay to the Librarian twenty - five cents . Art . 8. No person shall be entitled to receive a Book from the Libra ...
... person neglecting to return to the library any Book in his possession on the 20th of February annually , shall forfeit and pay to the Librarian twenty - five cents . Art . 8. No person shall be entitled to receive a Book from the Libra ...
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... persons . Two such are described as waiting upon Penelope , beside a numerous band of maidens , whom she guided in the labors of the distaff and the loom . The Grecian dress consisted of sandals for the feet , and an ample flowing robe ...
... persons . Two such are described as waiting upon Penelope , beside a numerous band of maidens , whom she guided in the labors of the distaff and the loom . The Grecian dress consisted of sandals for the feet , and an ample flowing robe ...
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... person's garland was untied , it was taken as a sign of his being in love ; and when women were seen weaving wreaths , they were accused of being love - sick . Various magical arts and spells were in use to dis- cover the state of each ...
... person's garland was untied , it was taken as a sign of his being in love ; and when women were seen weaving wreaths , they were accused of being love - sick . Various magical arts and spells were in use to dis- cover the state of each ...
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... persons on their death - beds . The fa- ther of Demosthenes gave his wife to one Aphobus , with a considerable portion . Aphobus took the por- tion , but refused to marry the woman after the death of her husband ; in consequence of ...
... persons on their death - beds . The fa- ther of Demosthenes gave his wife to one Aphobus , with a considerable portion . Aphobus took the por- tion , but refused to marry the woman after the death of her husband ; in consequence of ...
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... person presuming to interfere with his authority . It was not unusual for the marriage tie to be dis- solved with consent of both parties . Thus Pericles and his wife being weary of each other's society , he bestowed her upon another ...
... person presuming to interfere with his authority . It was not unusual for the marriage tie to be dis- solved with consent of both parties . Thus Pericles and his wife being weary of each other's society , he bestowed her upon another ...
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