This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: Macmillan and co. in 1885 in 384 pages; Subjects: Family; Primitive societies; Society, Primitive; Families; Family & Relationships / Family Relationships; Social Science / Anthropology / General; Family & Relationships / Family Relationships; Family & Relationships / Marriage; Political Science / Essays; Reference / Genealogy; Social Science / General; Social Science / Anthropology / General;