A System of Practical and Scientific Physiognomy; Or, How to Read Faces, Vol. 2 : Being a Manual of Instruction in the Knowledge of the Human Physiognomy and Organism, Embracing the Discoveries of Located Signs of Character in the Body and Face, as Shown B

Mary Olmstead Stanton

ISBN 10: 1332203191 / ISBN 13: 9781332203192

Published by Forgotten Books Apr 2018, 2018

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• Title: A System of Practical and Scientific Physiognomy; Or, How to Read Faces, Vol. 2 : Being a Manual of Instruction in the Knowledge of the Human Physiognomy and Organism, Embracing the Discoveries of Located Signs of Character in the Body and Face, as Shown B
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Apr 2018
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332203191
• ISBN 13: 9781332203192
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 35D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 35 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1793 grams

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Synopsis

Unlock the face’s hidden story with a trusted, time-tested guide to physiognomy. This volume dives into how the human face and body reveal character, temperament, and potential. It presents practical observations, organized by facial regions and their associated traits, so readers can read signs with confidence and care.

This edition focuses on the nose, mouth, eyes, cheeks, and other features as indicators of strength, vitality, and personality. It explains how bone, muscle, and tissue shape not only appearance but behavior and tendencies, offering a clear framework for interpretation. The book emphasizes balanced, ethical reading of signs and uses historical examples to illustrate its practical approach.

- Understand how different facial forms signal executive power, gentleness, or other character traits.
- Learn how eye shape, lip movement, and the lines of the face contribute to overall reading of character.
- Explore the connections between anatomy, physiology, and temperament as they relate to daily life and decision-making.
- See how color, proportion, and expression interact to form a cohesive portrait of a person.

Ideal for readers seeking a traditional, methodical approach to physiognomy, whether for personal insight, study, or historical context of 19th‑century character reading.