“Certainly the most valuable of recent contributions to the literature of a deeply interesting theme.”
From a leading article in Liverpool Daily Post, July 24, 1891.
“There is every reason to suppose that this deeply interesting book will find a host of readers even among those who are attracted by facts for their own sake rather than for the theories that may be drawn from them.”
Guardian, November 11, 1891.
“Not only profoundly learned but delightfully readable.”
Warrington Guardian, September 16, 1891.
“A monumental book.”
National Observer, August 1, 1891.
“An invaluable contribution to science, ... and we confidently recommend Mr. Westermarck’s History of Human Marriage, not only to all anthropologists, but to all them that love good reading.”
Sussex Daily News, October 7, 1891.