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How to read character : hand-book of physiology, phrenology and physiognomy, illustrated with a descriptive chart 1869 [Leather Bound]

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Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden Leaf Printing on round Spine (extra customization on request like complete leather, Golden Screen printing in Front, Color Leather, Colored book etc.) Reprinted in 2019 with the help of original edition published long back [1869]. This book is printed in black & white, sewing binding for longer life, Printed on high quality Paper, re-sized as per Current standards, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually and make them readable but in some cases some pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume, if you wish to order a specific or all the volumes you may contact us. We expect that you will understand our compulsion in these books. We found this book important for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure so we brought it back to the shelves. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. - eng, Pages 196. EXTRA 10 DAYS APART FROM THE NORMAL SHIPPING PERIOD WILL BE REQUIRED FOR LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. COMPLETE LEATHER WILL COST YOU EXTRA US$ 25 APART FROM THE LEATHER BOUND BOOKS. {FOLIO EDITION IS ALSO AVAILABLE.}

196 pages, Leather Bound

First published January 1, 1971

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April 9, 2017
To be read purely for the joy of understanding symbols in human behaviour and motivation. =D

P.S.: Accepted Pseudoscience.
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December 15, 2023
I've read the book out of curiosity, not to rate it.
I simply wanted to know the rules that past experts laid down for the study of phrenology, and from this book, I discovered that PURE RACISM is the foundation of this field.

From a medical POV, the book contains numerous countless fallacies, such as misconceptions about brain functions, the relationship between senses and qualities with anatomical regions. Therefore, the foundation of the field is based on nothing.
However, this led me to believe that perhaps the cornerstone in the discovery of "Broadman's area" in neurology could be due to this numbering system .. maybe.
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108 reviews29 followers
March 6, 2007
This book is hilarious in an awful way.
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February 20, 2019
Though we may now consider phrenology a bunk “science,” this handbook is a great way to get a sense of the 19th century study. Makes me appreciate those trendy ceramic busts even more now...
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