Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""New Physiognomy or Signs of Character as Manifested Through Temperament and External Forms and Especially in the Human Face Divine"" by Samuel R. Wells is a comprehensive study of physiognomy, which is the practice of determining a person's character or personality traits based on their physical features. The book explores the connection between temperament and external physical forms, with a particular focus on the human face. The author delves into the various facial features and their corresponding personality traits, providing detailed descriptions and illustrations to aid in the reader's understanding. Wells also discusses the importance of understanding one's own physiognomy and how it can be used to improve one's life and relationships. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of physiognomy. The first chapter provides an overview of the history of physiognomy, while subsequent chapters explore topics such as the connection between the brain and the face, the significance of different facial features, and the role of physiognomy in various professions such as law enforcement and medicine. Overall, ""New Physiognomy or Signs of Character as Manifested Through Temperament and External Forms and Especially in the Human Face Divine"" is a comprehensive and informative guide to the practice of physiognomy, offering readers a deeper understanding of the connection between physical features and personality traits.1876. Here's everyhting you need to know about character reading by looking at someone's body. Physiognomy Defined; An Account of Previous Systems; Structure of the Human Body; General Principles Stated; The Temperaments Defined; Man and Woman Compared; General Forms of Faces; Outlines of Modern Phrenology; Anatomy f the Human Face; Parts of the Face and What they Mean; Hands and Feet; Walk and Voice; The Physiognomy of Insanity; Idiocy and Its Causes; Effects of Climate on Character; Ethnology or Types of Mankind; National Types with Portraits; Love Signs; Signs of Health and Disease.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.