Lorenzo Niles Fowler / Orson Squire Fowler
The New Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology is a comprehensive guidebook written by Orson Squire Fowler in 1859. The book aims to teach readers about the science of phrenology, which is the study of the shape and size of the human skull to determine a person’s character and mental abilities. The book is divided into two parts, with the first section covering phrenology and the second section focusing on physiology. The phrenology section includes detailed descriptions of the different areas of the skull and what they represent in terms of personality traits and abilities. The author also provides illustrations to help readers understand the different areas of the skull and their corresponding functions.The second section of the book covers physiology, which is the study of the functions and processes of the human body. This section includes information on the different organs and systems of the body, as well as their functions and how they interact with each other. The author also provides illustrations to help readers understand the different parts of the body and how they work.Overall, the New Illustrated Self-Instructor in Phrenology and Physiology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in learning about the science of phrenology and physiology. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of these subjects, with clear explanations and helpful illustrations to aid in understanding.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.