Physiognomy; or the corresponding analogy between the conformation of the features, and the ruling passions of the mind, tr. [and abridged] by S. Shaw. The title-leaf is a cancel]. |
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... Imagination on the Countenance .... 158 ... 161 CHAP . XXVIII . - The Effects of the Imagination on the Human Form ..... CHAP . XXIX . - Essay by a late learned Man of Oldenburg , M. Sturtz , on Physiognomy , interspersed with short ...
... Imagination on the Countenance .... 158 ... 161 CHAP . XXVIII . - The Effects of the Imagination on the Human Form ..... CHAP . XXIX . - Essay by a late learned Man of Oldenburg , M. Sturtz , on Physiognomy , interspersed with short ...
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... imagination , wit , and acuteness . 8. The round and prominent forehead above , straight lined below , and on the whole perpen- dicular , shews much understanding , life , sensi- bility , ardour , and icy coldness . 9. The oblique ...
... imagination , wit , and acuteness . 8. The round and prominent forehead above , straight lined below , and on the whole perpen- dicular , shews much understanding , life , sensi- bility , ardour , and icy coldness . 9. The oblique ...
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... imagination , little sensation . 16. Foreheads with many angular , knotty protuberances , ever denote much vigorous , firm , harsh , oppressive , ardent activity , and perse- verance . 17. It is a sure sign of a clear , sound under ...
... imagination , little sensation . 16. Foreheads with many angular , knotty protuberances , ever denote much vigorous , firm , harsh , oppressive , ardent activity , and perse- verance . 17. It is a sure sign of a clear , sound under ...
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... imagination , and the fibres of the brain . His eye , in particular , must be excellent , clear , acute , rapid , and firm .. # The vasoul of physiognomy is precision in observation . The physiognomist must possess a most delicate ...
... imagination , and the fibres of the brain . His eye , in particular , must be excellent , clear , acute , rapid , and firm .. # The vasoul of physiognomy is precision in observation . The physiognomist must possess a most delicate ...
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... imagination , and a fine and rapid wit . Imagination is necessary to impress the traits with exactness , so that they may be renewed at pleasure ; and to range the pictures in the mind as perfectly as if they still were visible , and ...
... imagination , and a fine and rapid wit . Imagination is necessary to impress the traits with exactness , so that they may be renewed at pleasure ; and to range the pictures in the mind as perfectly as if they still were visible , and ...
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2d Edit accurate animals appear arched beautiful become benevolent bones BOTANY Buffon capable certainly CHAP character chin choleric Circassians colour coun countenance deformed denotes discover distinguished ears EDINBURGH GAZETTEER Engravings expression external eyebrows eyes feeling firm flat forehead genius hair head heart imagination internal J. C. LOUDON JOHN LINDLEY judge knowledge Laplanders Lavater less lips little beard merate mind monical mother motion mouth muscles nations nature neral never noble nose Number object observe outline painter painting passions pathognomy peculiar penetration perfect person philanthropy phlegm phlegmatic physi physiog physiogno physiognomonical sensation Plates portrait proportion qualities racter remarks render resemblance ROBERT SOUTHEY scull Semeiotics sensibility shades SHARON TURNER shew signs soul speak strength tenance thee thing thou tion traits true truth understanding vice virtue visible vols weak Whoever whole wisdom woman wrinkles