Modes of Ancient Courtship Across Nations
The article surveys historic courtship practices among Hebrews Greeks Romans Celts and others. It notes arranged marriages and bride bargains in Israel, dowries in Huron and Iroquois customs, and public displays in Greek society. It cites Samson and Delilah, widow marriage rights, and rivalrous courting in various cultures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac
Elizar
Sage
Rebecca
Elizat
Baden
Abraham
Sechem
Dinah
Jacob
Rachael
Jove
Chan Wich
Leah
Caroline Islands
Darien
Samson
Delilah
Israel
Fuuer
Fexas
Ars
Aas
Seidam
Hs Hose
Cupid
Plutarch
Lucullus
Caius Caligula
Lucretius
A Visit to a Persian-Arab Wedding Ceremony
An observer recalls a three day Arab style wedding with strict etiquette. The bride remains silent and guarded, her appearance described in painted features and tattoos while musicians perform discordant music. The groom moves freely in a separate room amid guests and visitors.
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Ess Hahn Hahn
Lawedis
All Hallows Eve Preparations in English Homes
A vivid Victorian tone describes All Hallows Eve in England and Wales as festive, bustling with kitchen chores, evergreen decor, and hopeful anticipation for visiting guests. The scene centers on a busy kitchen, gleaming china, and the clock signaling the moment visitors arrive as blustery weather swirls outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallows
England
Wales
Polly Lewis
A Welsh Halltide Eve Tale and Patriot Honor
A Victorian village Christmas reminiscence opens with Miss Lizzy Jones and a Welsh youth visiting the Hall. A carol of rustic games follows, ending with Old Polly’s All Hallows Eve ghost tale. The narrative then shifts to Mrs. Motte of Carolina famed for her patriot sacrifice during the Camden campaign and the Fort Motte siege.
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Lizzy Jones
Bry
Thomas Shenkin
Duke of Wellington
Rachel
William
Polly
Syouth
Pally Lewis
Vale of the Towers
Henore
America
Rue la' Py
Agrows
American Indies
Jacob Motte
Carolina
Green
Lee
Marion
Sumper
Cornwallis
Rawdon
Carolinas
Camden
Fort Motte
Charleston
Carmden
Fort Granby
McPierson
Lord Rawdon
Manoa
Ie New Mansion
Motte
McPherson
Leo
Lee Couns
Timasion
Col. Lee
India
Doctor Inwin
Lwin
Finley
Liuve Burton
Granby
Mation Seagate
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J. H. Maghee & CO
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Philadelphia
Cincinnati
Louisville
Booneville
James Scantlin
Wallis Parren
Just
Cincinnate
BANK
Main Street
Wolp
Cupples
Evansville
Thomas~ Scantlin
James Scantlin & Son
Water St
Journal
Cincennate
Water St. Easarsville
Jno
A. Gumberts, & CO
Main
First Streets
VWASE
Ust
Gumberts & CO
Raleigh Aes
Corrieres
Suokf &c
Rr & P
Raleigh
Main and
Water Streets
Griffiefh & Corbet
N.B
C. Harrington
John. B. Nannat
E. OH. Fairchild
Forwarding & Commission Merchants
Indiana
A. B. Coleman
Evanagille
B. Flournoy Simms
Coleman & Simms, General Forwarding & Commission Merchants
Gravier Street
New Orleans
Coleman & Stetsen
WM_N
Boston
St. Louis
Alton Ill
Thomas H. Maghee
New York City
Joun. H. Maghee & CO
van Derburs Is
Ognuy
Bias & Owes
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