Human Nature Explained (1895) (Paperback)

From the phrenological point of view, being the subject matter of the Riddell Lectures on human nature, given in San Francisco in 1894, as reported and arranged by Louise E. Francis. Divided into four parts entitled: human nature explained; physical conditions; brain and mind; location and definition of the elements, illustrated. A sample of some of the subtopics include: magnetism; thought transmission and mind reading; temperaments; law of growth; unfoldment of mind; seven selfish propensities; twelve perceptive faculties; religious denominations; peculiarities of criminals; homicides; thieves; and many others.