Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 1838

Description: Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 18383940 by George Combe George Combe (1788–1858) was an influential British phrenologist. These volumes, first published in 1840, contain Combes account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838–1841, and provide valuable details concerning nineteenth-century American society. Volume 3 concludes his account, and discusses American civilization. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description George Combe (1788–1858) rose from humble origins to tour widely in Europe and the United States, lecturing on phrenology, the popular Victorian belief that character traits were determined by the configuration of the skull. He founded Britains first Phrenological Society in 1820 in Edinburgh, and was considered the foremost phrenologist of the nineteenth century. These volumes, first published in 1841, contain Combes account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838 and 1840. In the form of a journal, Combe describes the social and political institutions of the United States, and provides vivid descriptions of American society and customs. He also provides accounts of phrenological practice and the lectures he presented. These volumes provide a wealth of information on nineteenth-century society in America, and invaluable details concerning the practice of phrenology. Volume 3 concludes his account, and discusses American civilization. Table of Contents 1. Cape cottage; 2. Cape cottage; 3. The banks; 4. Mr Lalors prize essay on education; 5. Frauds; 6. American civilization, 1840; 7. Phrenology; 8. The application of phrenology to the present and prospective conditions of the United States; Appendix; Index. Promotional An account of a phrenological lecture tour containing detailed information on nineteenth-century American society, first published in 1841. Promotional "Headline" An account of a phrenological lecture tour containing detailed information on nineteenth-century American society, first published in 1841. Description for Bookstore George Combe (1788-1858) was an influential British phrenologist. These volumes, first published in 1840, contain Combes account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838-1841, and provide valuable details concerning nineteenth-century American society. Volume 3 concludes his account, and discusses American civilization. Description for Library George Combe (1788-1858) was an influential British phrenologist. These volumes, first published in 1840, contain Combes account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838-1841, and provide valuable details concerning nineteenth-century American society. Volume 3 concludes his account, and discusses American civilization. Details ISBN1108021573 Author George Combe Year 2010 ISBN-10 1108021573 ISBN-13 9781108021579 Format Paperback Imprint Cambridge University Press Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 973.5 Short Title NOTES ON THE US OF NORTH AMER Language English Media Book Pages 498 Birth 1788 Death 1858 Publication Date 2010-10-21 Publisher Cambridge University Press Illustrations 1 Line drawings, black and white UK Release Date 2010-10-21 AU Release Date 2010-10-21 NZ Release Date 2010-10-21 Alternative 9780511702419 Series Number Volume 3 Audience Professional & Vocational Series Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 1838–39–40 3 Volume Set We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91393289;

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