The Life Of George Combe V2 (1878)

By Charles Gibbon

Book Overview

The Life of George Combe V2 is a biography written by Charles Gibbon and published in 1878. The book explores the life of George Combe, a Scottish lawyer and phrenologist who lived from 1788 to 1858. Phrenology is the study of the shape and size of the human skull as an indicator of mental faculties and character traits. Combe became a prominent figure in the field of phrenology and wrote several books on the subject, including The Constitution of Man and The Moral Philosophy of Phrenology. The biography traces Combe's life from his early years in Edinburgh to his travels throughout Europe and America, where he lectured on phrenology and became involved in social reform movements. The book also delves into Combe's personal life, including his marriage to a woman named Cecilia Siddons, his friendships with notable figures such as Charles Darwin and Thomas Carlyle, and his struggles with ill health. Overall, The Life of George Combe V2 provides a detailed and comprehensive look at the life and work of a pioneering figure in the field of phrenology. The book offers insights into the social and intellectual climate of the 19th century and sheds light on the ways in which scientific ideas were developed and disseminated during this time.In Two Volumes.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: 1167233328
• ISBN13: 9781167233326
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 422 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"