Brief History of the Condition of Women: In Various Ages and Nations, Volume 2C. S. Francis, 1845 - 298 pages |
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... wealthy . It is likewise probable that re- straints became less and less rigid . Women , in later times , certainly joined the men in entertain- ments at Aspasia's house , and the remains of an ancient picture leads to the conjecture ...
... wealthy . It is likewise probable that re- straints became less and less rigid . Women , in later times , certainly joined the men in entertain- ments at Aspasia's house , and the remains of an ancient picture leads to the conjecture ...
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... wealthy wore purple , and other rich colors ; the common class usually wore white , for the economy of having it dyed when it became soiled . Jewels , expensive embroidery , and delicious perfumes , were used in great profusion by those ...
... wealthy wore purple , and other rich colors ; the common class usually wore white , for the economy of having it dyed when it became soiled . Jewels , expensive embroidery , and delicious perfumes , were used in great profusion by those ...
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... Wealthy paramours generally brought themselves out of difficulty by paying a heavy fine ; but those unable to do this , were liable to very severe and dis- graceful punishments . Although the law allowed but one wife , it was thought no ...
... Wealthy paramours generally brought themselves out of difficulty by paying a heavy fine ; but those unable to do this , were liable to very severe and dis- graceful punishments . Although the law allowed but one wife , it was thought no ...
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... Wealthy Athenians universally laid young infants upon dra- gons of gold , in memory of one of their kings , who , when an unprotected babe , was said to have been watched by dragons . When a child was five days old , the nurse took it ...
... Wealthy Athenians universally laid young infants upon dra- gons of gold , in memory of one of their kings , who , when an unprotected babe , was said to have been watched by dragons . When a child was five days old , the nurse took it ...
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... wealthiest families , surrounded by the seductive allurements of worldly pleasure , renounced them all , for the sake of the strength and consolation they found in the words of Jesus . Undismayed by severe edicts against the new ...
... wealthiest families , surrounded by the seductive allurements of worldly pleasure , renounced them all , for the sake of the strength and consolation they found in the words of Jesus . Undismayed by severe edicts against the new ...
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