Chiromancy Or The Science Of Palmistry: Being A Concise Exposition Of The Principles And Practice Of The Art Of Reading The Mind

by Henry Frith

""Chiromancy Or The Science Of Palmistry"" is a book written by Henry Frith that explains the principles and practice of palmistry, also known as chiromancy. The book provides a concise exposition of the art of reading the mind through the examination of the lines and shapes on a person's palms. Frith explains the historical background of palmistry and its use in different cultures throughout history. He also describes the different types of hands and fingers, and how they relate to personality traits and character. The book includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the various lines and markings on the hand, and offers guidance on how to interpret them. Overall, ""Chiromancy Or The Science Of Palmistry"" is a comprehensive guide for anyone interested in learning about the ancient art of palm reading.By Which The Past, The Present, And The Future May Be Explained And Foretold.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

164 pages, Hardcover

First published September 10, 2010

About the author

Henry Frith (1840 – 1917) was an Irish engineer who translated the works of Jules Verne and others, as well as writing his own works. His prolific output amounted to nearly 200 works between translations, novels, and instructional titles.

Reviews

[Usman Chohan · Rating 4 out of 5]

The first version of this book was written by Henry Frith and published in 1883. A Speaker The language is so florid I had to take notes and find the meanings of words such as "Connubial bliss", "Avocation", "Lymphatic temperament", "Virago", "Pallidity", "Rubedity", "Fuscedity", and "Mollicity".