The Mirror of Nature Part I. Presenting a Brief Sketch of the Sciene of Phrenology; The Mirror of Nature, Part II. Presenting a Practical Illustration of the Science of Phrenology.
Boston: Cassady and March (Printers), 1839. Original First. Hardcover. Light brown textured paper/boards. Gilt lettering. 120 pp. with two bw diagrams. Good- with discoloration to covers and bumps to corners and spine. Light soiling to some pages and some age toning over text on some pages. Generally clean and tight but with name of former owner on title page and a few fountain pen notations from pp. 1 through 20. Item #147560
Part I includes The Names, Number and Order of the Mental Faculties, and Analysis of their Relative Degrees of Development, with the Phrenological Character and Talents of. Part II includes Embracing an Analysis of the Mental Faculties, in their various degrees of Development, and the Phenomena produced by their combined activity. With an explanation before Part I and a Preface to Part II. Part I is through p. 24; Part II takes up the remainder of the book. Looks to be very interesting. With a chart showing which parts of the brain pertain to which functions/emotions.
Price: $225.00