The religious system of China, its ancient forms, evolution, history and present aspect, manners, customs and social institutions connected therewith. Published with a subvention from the Dutch colonial government (1892)
Groot, J. J. M. de (Jan Jakob Maria), 1854-1921 · Leyden E.J. Brill · leaf 394
rs ^, and doubtless largenumbers of cases have never found their way into the books. Whenthe present dynasty ascended the throne, matters continued in justthe same way, as is proved by the numerous cases recorded in theMemoirs of provinces, departments and districts. Matters finallybecame so bad… … SUTTEEISM OF WIDOWED WIVES AND BRIDES. 747 no longer confer honours upon its victims. An edict which heissued to this effect, contained the following passages: »That a woman should cleave to one husband during her life» and not marry again is the admitted doctrine of the Empire; but»in so doing…
