Above: Tenure Of Land The land was held by individuals in five different ways. FIRST: The chief, whether of the tribe or of the sect, had a portion of the land for his support life for as long as he remained chief. SECOND : Another portion was held as private property by persons who had come to own the land in various ways. Most of these were flaiths or nobles of the several ranks; and some were professional men such as physicians, ... Read More