Comparative Physiognomy Or Resemblances Between Men and Animals

By James W. Redfield

Book Overview

""Comparative Physiognomy Or Resemblances Between Men and Animals"" is a book written by James W. Redfield. The book explores the similarities between human and animal physical features, behavior, and emotions. Redfield uses a comparative approach to examine the physiognomy of different species, including primates, felines, canines, and birds. The book also delves into the psychological and philosophical implications of these similarities, suggesting that they may reveal deeper connections between humans and the natural world. Overall, ""Comparative Physiognomy Or Resemblances Between Men and Animals"" offers a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and animals, and provides insights into the ways in which we are all connected.1852. Generally the brain and face are harmonious, but that always the former is subservient to the latter. The divining character by the skull is subordinate to the practical, everyday reading to which the face is appropriated. Illustrated by 300 engravings. Partial Contents: heads and faces; resemblances of human beings to beasts and birds; Resemblances of: Germans to lions; Prussians to cats; human beings to apes; Arabs to camels; Englishmen to bulls; Italians to horses; Yankees to bears; Russians to geese; Frenchmen to frogs and alligators; certain persons to eagles, owls, ostriches, rat, hare, vultures, pigeons, parrots and mockingbirds.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162624469
• ISBN13: 9781162624464
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"