Fowler's Practical Phrenology: Giving A Concise Elementary View Of Phrenology (1840)

Fowler's Practical Phrenology, written by Orson Squire Fowler and published in 1840, is a comprehensive guide to the study of phrenology. Phrenology is the study of the shape and size of the human skull as an indication of character and mental abilities. The book provides a concise and elementary view of phrenology, making it accessible to readers who are new to the subject.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of phrenology. The first section provides an overview of the theory and history of phrenology, including its origins and the key figures who contributed to its development. The second section focuses on the different areas of the brain and their corresponding mental faculties, such as perception, memory, and language.The third section of the book is devoted to the practical application of phrenology, including how to read and interpret the shape and size of the skull. The author provides detailed instructions on how to examine the skull and identify the different faculties that are associated with each area of the brain. He also discusses the importance of individual variation in the shape and size of the skull, and how this can affect the interpretation of phrenological readings.Overall, Fowler's Practical Phrenology is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of phrenology. It provides a clear and concise overview of the subject, making it accessible to readers of all levels of experience. The book is also a valuable historical document, providing insight into the development of phrenology as a field of study in the early 19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the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.