Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe: A Review of the Science of Phrenology.
Nahum Capen
From Cultural Images, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
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From Cultural Images, Portland, OR, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since July 21, 2011
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Capen, Nahum. Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe: and A Review of the Science of Phrenology, from the Period of its Discovery by Dr. Gall, to the Time of the Visit of George Combe to the United States, 1838, 1840 (NY: Fowler & Wells, 1881). Reddish-brown stamped, decorative cloth covers; gilt spine title; xvi, 262pp + 4pp of ads in rear; frontis portrait of J.G. Spurzheim; yellow end papers; 5 ¼? x 7 ½?. The book is in VG+ condition. [B08-145] Very interesting introduction and history of the ?science? of phrenology which, as a practice, remained popular up into the first several decades of the 20th century. Spurzheim was very instrumental in the popularization of phrenology in America in the early to mid-parts of the 19th century. Other early pioneers and promoters of phrenology are well described with excerpts from their writings. Seller Inventory # 000567
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Title: Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George ...
Publisher: Fowler & Wells, New York
Publication Date: 1881
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
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