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""Spiritual Wives"" explores the phenomenon of unconventional marital and communal living arrangements in the 19th century. William Hepworth Dixon delves into various communities and movements that experimented with alternative forms of marriage, often rooted in spiritual or philosophical beliefs. The book examines the social, religious, and historical contexts that gave rise to these practices, offering insights into the motivations and experiences of those involved. Dixon's work provides a fascinating glimpse into a little-known aspect of 19th-century social history, shedding light on the diverse ways in which individuals and groups sought to redefine traditional norms and relationships. This book remains a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of social and religious movements during this transformative period. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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