Phreno-Mnemotechny; Or, The Art of Memory: The Series of Lectures, Explanatory of the Principles of the System, Delivered in New York and Philadelphia, in the Beginning of 1844.

Francois (Francis) Fauvel-Gouraud

Published by Wiley & Putnam, New York, 1845

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Phreno-Mnemotechny; Or, The Art of Memory: The Series of Lectures, Explanatory of the Principles of the System, Delivered in New York and Philadelphia, in the Beginning of 1844. By Francis Fauvel-Gouraud and printed in New York City by Wiley & Putnam. 1845, 566 pp, 9.75 x 6.75 , 8vo, hardcover blue cloth. Overall good, with light rubbing and wear to boards. Slight loss to cloth on spine. Hinges remain in good condition. Text block remains bound well save for the loss of the portrait frontispiece and foldout that is found in other copies. Light markings, stampings, and marginalia. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce piece by Francois (Francis) Fauvel-Gouraud (1808-1847) a French expert of mnemonics, or the development and retention of memory. He was also an early developer, promoter, and expert of daguerreotypes, for which he is most known today. An interesting piece containing a variety of lectures and strategies on ways to retain and strengthen one s memory. COLU1845BJKX-0124-aj0949 ****02/24 FORN-MSB-0224-TUB0001-HK.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Phreno-Mnemotechny; Or, The Art of Memory: The Series of Lectures, Explanatory of the Principles of the System, Delivered in New York and Philadelphia, in the Beginning of 1844.
• Publisher: Wiley & Putnam, New York
• Publication Date: 1845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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