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CHAPTER VI.

Marriage by Capture 89-104

I. Rape.
II. Marriage by Capture.
III. Signification of the Ceremonial of Capture.


CHAPTER VII.

Marriage by Purchase and by Servitude 105-121

I. The Power of Parents.
II. Marriage by Servitude.
III. Marriage by Purchase.


CHAPTER VIII.

Primitive Polygamy 122-137

I. Polygamy in Oceania, Africa, and America.
II. Polygamy in Asia and in Europe.


CHAPTER IX.

Polygamy of Civilised People 138-153

I. The Stage of Polygamy.
II. Arab Polygamy.
III. Polygamy in Egypt, Mexico, and Peru.
IV. Polygamy in Persia and India.


CHAPTER X.

Prostitution and Concubinage 154-170

I. Concubinage in General.
II. Prostitution.
III. Various Forms of Concubinage.


CHAPTER XI.

Primitive Monogamy 171-187

I. The Monogamy of Inferior Races.
II. Monogamy in the Ancient States of Central America.
III. Monogamy in Ancient Egypt.
IV. Monogamy of the Touaregs and Abyssinians.
V. Monogamy among the Mongols of Asia.
VI. Monogamy and Civilisation.