Curse Intellect by Constable (23 results)

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking book, Frank Challice Constable explores the dark side of human intelligence. He argues that while intelligence is often seen as a positive attribute, it can also be a curse that leads to isolation, frustration, and despair. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and p…

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - In this thought-provoking book, Frank Challice Constable explores the dark side of human intelligence. He argues that while intelligence is often seen as a positive attribute, it can also be a curse that leads to isolation, frustration, and despair. Drawing on literary, philosophical, and psycholo…

Octavo, pp. [1-4] [1-3] 4-177 [178: printer's imprint] [179-180: ads], original yellow cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black, t.e.g., other edges untrimmed. First edition. "Biological science fantasy of a large monkey which is taught to think and to participate in human society; part two (of three) comprises the beasts…

Bosron: Roberts Brothers/Edinburgh & London: Blackwood, 1895. First American edition, using the sheets of the UK edition. Roberts Brothers imprint at base of spine. Mustard cloth ruled and lettered in black. Small ownership and signature in the front, chipped at the top of the spine and, less so, at the base; light wear to edges…

FIRST EDITION, the odd light handling mark, pp. [iv], 177, foolscap 8vo, original bevel-edged yellow cloth, lettered in black to backstrip and upper board, backstrip darkened with lean to spine, cloth a little handled overall, wear to edges, t.e.g, other edges untrimmed and a little toned, rear endpapers a little spotted, flylea…