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FOWLER & WELLS CO., New York. PHRENOLOGY AND PHYSIOGNOMY.
Phrenological Journal and Science of Health—Devoted to Ethnology, Physiology, Phrenology, Physiognomy, Psychology, Sociology, Biography, Education, Literature, etc., with Measures to Reform, Elevate and Improve Mankind Physically, Mentally and Spiritually. Monthly, $2.00 a year; 20c. a number. Bound vols. $3.00
Expression: its Anatomy and Philosophy. Illustrated by Sir Charles Bell. Additional Notes and Illustrations by Samuel R. Wells. $1.
Education of the Feelings and Affections. Charles Bray. Edited by Nelson Sizer. Cloth, $1.50.
This work gives full and definite directions for the cultivation or restraining of all the faculties relating to the feelings or affections.
Combe's System of Phrenology; With 100 Engravings. $1.25.
Combe's Constitution of Man; Considered in Relation to external objects. With twenty engravings, and portrait of author. $1.25.
The "Constitution of Man" is a work with which every teacher and every pupil should be acquainted.
Combe's Lectures on Phrenology; with Notes, an Essay on the Phrenological Mode of Investigation, and an Historical Sketch, by A. Boardman, M.D. $1.25.
Combe's Moral Philosophy; or, the Duties of Man considered in his Individual, Domestic, and Social Capacities. $1.25.
How to Study Character; or, the True Basis for the Science of Mind. Including a Review of Bain's Criticism of Phrenology. By Thos. A. Hyde. 50c.; clo. $1.00.
New Descriptive Chart, for the Use of examiners in the Delineation of Character. By S. R. Wells. 25c.
New Physiognomy; or Signs of Character, as manifested through Temperament and External Forms, and especially in the "Human Face Divine." With more than One Thousand Illustrations. By Samuel R. Wells. In one 12mo volume, 768 pages, muslin, $5.00; in heavy calf, marbled edges, $8.00; Turkey morocco, full gilt, $10.00.
"The treatise of Mr. Wells, which is admirably printed and profusely illustrated, is probably the most complete hand-book upon the subject in the language."—N. Y. Tribune.
How to read Character.—A new illustrated Hand-book of Phrenology and Physiognomy, for Students and Examiners, with a chart for recording the sizes of the different Organs of the brain in the Delineation of Character; with upward of 170 Engravings. By S. R. Wells. $1.25.
Wedlock; or, the Right Relations of the Sexes. Disclosing the Laws of Conjugal Selection, and showing Who May Marry. By S. R. Wells. $1.50; gilt, $2.00.
Brain and Mind; or Mental Science Considered in Accordance with the Principles of Phrenology and in Relation to Modern Physiology. H. S. Drayton M.D., and J. McNeill. $1.50.
This is the latest and best work published. It constitutes a complete text-book of Phrenology, is profusely illustrated, and will adapted to the use of students.
Indications of Character, as manifested in the general shape of the head and form of the face. H. S. Drayton, M.D. Illus. 25c.
How to Study Phrenology.—With Suggestions to Students, Lists of Best Works, Constitutions for Societies, etc. 12mo, paper, 10c.
Choice of Pursuits: or, What to Do and Why . Describing Seventy-five Trades and Professions, and the Temperaments and Talents required for each. With Portraits and Biographies of many successful Thinkers and Workers. By Nelson Sizer. $1.75.
How to Teach According to Temperament and Mental Development ; or, Phrenology in the Schoolroom and the Family. By Nelson Sizer. Illustrated. $1.50.
Forty Years in Phrenology.—Embracing Recollections of History, Anecdotes and Experience. $1.50.
Thoughts on Domestic Life; or, Marriage Vindicated and Free Love Exposed. 25c.
Cathechism of Phrenology.—Illustrating the Principles of the Science by means of Questions and Answers. Revised and enlarged by Nelson Sizer. 50c.
Heads and Faces: How to Study Them . A Complete Manual of Phrenology and Physiognomy for the People. By Prof. Nelson Sizer and H. S. Drayton, M.D. Nearly 200 octavo pages and 200 illustrations, price in paper, 40c.; ex. clo. $1.00.
All claim to know something of How to Read Character but very few understand all the Signs of Character as shown in the Head and Face. This is a study of which one never tires; it is always fresh, for you have always new text books. The book is really a great Album of Portraits, and will be found of interest for the illustrations alone.
Memory and Intellectual Improvement, applied to Self-Education and Juvenile Instruction. By O. S. Fowler. $1.00.
The best work on the subject.
Hereditary Descent.—Its Laws and Facts applied to Human Improvement. By O. S Fowler. Illustrated. $1.00.
The Science of the Mind applied to Teaching : Including the Human Temperaments and their influence upon the Mind; The Analysis of the Mental Faculties and how to develop and train them; The Theory of Education and of the School, and Normal Methods of teaching the common English branches. By Prof. U. J. Hoffman. Profusely illustrated. $1.50.
Reminiscences of Dr. Spurzheim and George Combe and a Review of the Science of Phrenology from the period of its discovery by Dr. Gali to the time of the visit of George Combe to the United States, with a portrait of Dr. Spurzheim, by Nahem Capen, LL.D. Ex. clo. $1.25.
Education and Self-Improvement Complete : Comprising "Physiology, Animal and Mental," "Self-culture and Perfection of Character," "Memory and Intellectual Improvement." By O. S. Fowler. One large vol. Illus. $3.00.
Self-Culture and Perfection of Character ; Including the Management of Children and Youth. $1.00.
One of the best of the author's works.
Physiology, Animal and Mental: Applied to the Preservation and Restoration of Health of Body and Power of Mind. $1.00.
Phrenology Proved, Illustrated and Applied . Embracing an Analysis of the Primary Mental Powers in their Various Degrees of Development, and location of the Phrenological Organs. The Mental Phenomena produced by their combined action, and the location of the faculties amply illustrated. By the Fowler Brothers. $1.25.
Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology . With over One Hundred Engravings and a Chart for Phrenologists, for the Recording of Phrenological Development. By the Fowler Brothers. 75c.
Phrenological Miscellany of Illustrated Annuals of Phrenology and Physiognomy , from 1865 to 1873 combined in one volume containing over 400 illustrations, many portraits and biographies of distinguished personages. $1.50
Redfield's Comparative Physiognomy; or resemblances Between Men and Animals, Illustrated. $2.50
Phrenology and the Scriptures.—Showing the Harmony between Phrenology and the Bible. 15 cents.
Phrenological Chart. A symbolical Head 12 inches across, Lithographed in colors, on paper 19 × 24 inches, mounted for hanging on the wall, or suitable for framing. $1.00
Education: Its Elementary Principles Founded on the Nature of Man . By J. G. Spurzheim, $1.25
Natural Laws of Man.—A Philosophical Catechism. Sixth Edition. Enlarged and improved by J. G. Spurzheim, M.D. 50 cents.
Lectures on Mental Science.—According to the philosophy of Phrenology. Delivered before the Anthropological Society. By Rev. G. S. Weaver. Illustrated. $1.00
Phrenological Bust.—Showing the latest classification and exact location of the Organs of the Brain. It is divided so as to show each individual Organ on one side; with all the groups Social, Executive, Intellectual and Moral, classified on the other. Large size (not mailable) $1. Small 50 cents.
WORKS ON MAGNETISM.There is an increasing interest in the facts relating to Magnetism, etc., and we present below a list of Works on this subject.
Library of Mesmerism and Psychology.—Comprising the Philosophy of Mesmerism, Clairvoyance, Mental Electricity.—Fascination, or the Power of Charming. Illustrating the Principles of Life in connection with Spirit and Matter.—The Macrocosm or the Universe Without, being an unfolding of the plan of Creation and the Correspondence of Truths.—The Philosophy of Electrical Psychology; the Doctrine of impressions, including the connection between Mind and Matter, also, the Treatment of Diseases.—Psychology or the Science of the Soul, considered Physiologically and Philosophically; with an Appendix containing Notes of Mesmeric and Psychical experience and Illustrations of the Brain and Nervous System. $3.50.
Philosophy of Mesmerism.—By Dr. John Bovee Dods. 50 cents.
Philosophy of Electrical Psychology. A course of Twelve Lectures. $1.00
Practical Instructions in Animal Magnetism . By J. P. F. Deleuze. Translated by Thomas C. Hartshorn. New and Revised edition, with an appendix of notes by the Translator and Letters from Eminent Physicians and others. $2.00
History of Salem Witchcraft.—A review of Charles W. Upham's great Work from the Edinburgh Review, with Notes by Samuel R. Wells containing also, The Planchette Mystery, Spiritualism, by Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Dr. Doddridge's Dream. $1.00
Fascination: or, the Philosophy of Charming . Illustrating the Principles of Life in connection with Spirit and Matter. By J. B. Newman, M.D. $1.00
How to Magnetize, or Magnetism and Clairvoyance .—A Practical Treatise on the Choice, Management and Capabilities of Subjects, with Instructions on the Method of Procedure. By J. V. Wilson. 25c.
HEALTH BOOKS.Health in the Household or Hygienic Cookery ; by Susanna W. Dodds, M.D. 12mo. ex. clo. $2.00.
A novice in housekeeping will not be puzzled by this admirable book, it is so simple, systematic, practical and withal productive of much household pleasure, not only by means of the delicious food prepared from its recipes, but through the saving of labor and care to the housewife.
Household Remedies.—For the prevalent Disorders of the Human Organism, by Felix Oswald, M.D. 12mo. pp. 229 $1.00.
The author of this work is one of the keenest and most critical writers on medical subjects now before the public. He writes soundly and practically. He is an enthusiastic apostle of the gospel of hygiene. We predict that his book will win many converts to the faith and prove a valuable aid to those who are already of the faith but are asking for "more light."
Among the special ailments herein considered are Consumption, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Climatic Fevers, Enteric Disorders, Nervous Maladies, Catarrh, Pleurisy, etc.
The Temperaments, or Varieties of Physical Constitution in Man, considered in their relation to Mental Character and Practical Affairs of Life. With an Introduction by H. S. Drayton, A. M. Editor of the Phrenological Journal. 150 Portraits and other illustrations, by D. H. Jacques, M.D. $1.50.
How to Grow Handsome, or Hints toward Physical Perfection and the Philosophy of Human Beauty, showing How to Acquire and Retain Bodily Symmetry, Health and Vigor, secure long life and avoid the infirmities and deformities of age. New Edition, $1.00.
Medical Electricity.—A Manual for Students, showing the most Scientific and Rational Application to all forms of Diseases, of the different combinations of Electricity, Galvanism, Electro-Magnetism. Magneto-Electricity, and Human Magnetism, by W. White, M.D. $1.50.
The Man Wonderful in the House Beautiful .—An allegory teaching the Principles of Physiology and Hygiene, and the effects of Stimulants and Narcotics, by Drs. C. B. and Mary A. Allen. $1.50.
To all who enjoy studies pertaining to the human body this book will prove a boon. The accomplished physician, the gentle mother, the modest girl, and the wide-awake school-boy will find pleasure in its perusal. It is wholly unlike any book previously published on the subject, and is such a thorough teacher that progressive parents cannot afford to do without it.
The Family Physician.—A Ready Prescriber and Hygienic Advisor With Reference to the Nature, Causes, Prevention and Treatment of Diseases, Accidents and Casualties of every kind with a Glossary and copious index. Illustrated with nearly three hundred engravings, by Joel Shaw, M.D. $3.
How to Feed the Baby to Make her Healthy and Happy , by C. E. Page, M.D. 12mo. third edition, revised and enlarged. Paper, 50c. extra cloth. 75c.
This is the most important work ever published on the subject of infant dietetics.
The Natural Cure of Consumption, Constipation, Bright's Disease, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Colds, Fevers, etc. How these Disorders Originate and How to Prevent Them. By C. E. Page, M.D. cloth, $1.00
Horses, their Feed and their Feet. A Manual of Horse Hygiene. Invaluable to the veteran or the novice, pointing out the true sources of disease, and how to prevent and counteract them. By C. E. Page, M.D. Paper 50c.; cloth 75c.
This is the best book on the care of horses ever published, worth many times its cost to every horse owner.
The Movement Cure.—The History and Philosophy, of this System of Medical Treatment, with examples of Single Movements,
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