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Marriage customs and rites - Early works to 1800

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    Marriage ceremonies, as now used in all parts of the world . With remarks upon matrimony critical and humourous. Very diverting, especially to the ladies. To which is added, The adventures of Sir Harry *****, with his seven wives.

    | Gaya, Louis de | Date: 1744
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    Hymen: an accurate description of the ceremonies used in marriage, by every nation in the known world. Shewing, The Oddity of some, the Absurdity of others, the Drollery of many, and the real or intended Piety of all. Dedicated to the Ladies of Great-Britain and Ireland

    | Uxorius | Date: 1760
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    An accurate discription of the marriage ceremonies used by every nation in the world Shewing, the oddity of some, the absurdity of others, the drollery of many; and, the real or intended piety of all.

    | Date: 1782

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