The “Constitution of Man” is a work with which every teacher and every pupil should be acquainted. It contains a perfect mine of sound wisdom and enlightened philosophy; and a faithful study of its invaluable lessons would save many a promising youth from a premature grave.—Journal of Education, Albany, N. Y.
Defence of Phrenology; Containing an Essay on the Nature and Value of Phrenological Evidence: A Vindication of Phrenology against the Attack of its opponents, and a View of the Facts relied on by Phrenologists as proof that the Cerebellum is the seat of the reproductive instinct. By Andrew Boardman, M. D. 12mo, 222 pp. Muslin. Price, $1 50.
These Essays are a refutation of attacks on Phrenology, including “Select Discourses on the Functions of the Nervous System, in Opposition to Phrenology, Materialism and Atheism.” One of the best defences of Phrenology ever written.
Education: Its Elementary Principles founded on the Nature of Man. By J. G. Spurzheim, M. D. With an Appendix by S. R. Wells, containing a Description of the Tem craments, and a Brief Analysis of the Phrenological Faculties. Twelfth American Edition 1 vol. 12mo. 334 pp. Illustrated. Price, $1 50.
It is full of sound doctrine and practical wisdom. Every page is pregnant with instruction of solemn import; and we would that it were the text-book, the great and sovereign guide, of every male and female in the country with whom rests the responsibility of rearing or educating a child.—Boston Medical and Surgical Journal.
Education and Self-Improvement Complete; Comprising “Physiology—Animal and Mental”—“Self-Culture and Perfection of Character,” “Memory and Intellectual Improvement.” One large vol. Illus. Muslin, $4.
This book comprises the whole of Mr. Fowler’s series of popular works on the application of Phrenology to “Education and Self-Improvement.”
Lectures on Phrenology.—By George Combe. With Notes. An Essay on the Phrenological Mode of Investigation, and an Historical Sketch. By Andrew Boardman, M. D. 1 vol. 12mo, 391 pages. Muslin, $1 75.
These are the reported lectures on Phrenology delivered by George Combe in America in 1839, and have been approved as to their essential correctness by the author. The work includes the application of Phrenology to the present and prospective condition of the United States, and constitutes a course of Phrenological instruction.
Matrimony; Or, Phrenology and Physiology applied to the Selection of Congenial Companions for Life, including Directions to the Married for living together Affectionately and Happily. Thirty-Fourth Edition. Price, 50 cents.