Strange Marriage Customs
The Matchmaker, Child Marriages, Forbidden Marriages
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Discover Strange Marriage Customs by Leo Markun, an intriguing exploration of marriage traditions, courtship practices, and social customs from cultures around the world.
Originally published in 1929 as Little Blue Book No. 1436 by Haldeman-Julius Publications, this work examines unusual and fascinating marriage customs, including the role of matchmakers, child marriages, and restrictions on marriage between certain individuals or groups. Markun explores how different societies have approached courtship, family arrangements, social obligations, and the institution of marriage throughout history.
Written from the perspective of early twentieth-century anthropology and social commentary, the book provides a historical look at human relationships, cultural traditions, and changing ideas about marriage and family life.
This carefully formatted Public Domain edition preserves the complete original text, making it an excellent addition to collections of anthropology, sociology, cultural history, marriage studies, and social customs.
Details
- Publication Date
- Jul 15, 2026
- Language
- English
- Category
- Social Science
- Copyright
- No Known Copyright (Public Domain)
- Contributors
- By (author): Leo Markun
Specifications
- Format
- EPUB