The American Phrenological Journal and Miscellany, Volume 2A. Waldie, 1840 - Phrenology |
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... ment , and enthusiasm of feeling , yet the friendships of few were stronger , more sincere and constant . He was possessed of no ordi- nary share of energy and force of character , which strikingly marked his whole career of discovery ...
... ment , and enthusiasm of feeling , yet the friendships of few were stronger , more sincere and constant . He was possessed of no ordi- nary share of energy and force of character , which strikingly marked his whole career of discovery ...
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... ment or knowledge on the subject ; or when its advocates are to be branded as quacks and unscientific men . Such unqualified assertions , and groundless charges , reflect no credit on the integrity or intelli- gence of their authors ...
... ment or knowledge on the subject ; or when its advocates are to be branded as quacks and unscientific men . Such unqualified assertions , and groundless charges , reflect no credit on the integrity or intelli- gence of their authors ...
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... ment almost exclusively . Accordingly , none of the sixteen persons named in this list are at the summit in the respective departments in which they are placed , because they are not so PHRENOLOGY SUPPORTED BY SCIENTIFIC MEN . 29.
... ment almost exclusively . Accordingly , none of the sixteen persons named in this list are at the summit in the respective departments in which they are placed , because they are not so PHRENOLOGY SUPPORTED BY SCIENTIFIC MEN . 29.
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... ment , the history of which fell under my observation in conducting the defence of a suit at law , and that you think it is of sufficient importance to merit a place in your Journal . In accordance with the doctor's request , I will ...
... ment , the history of which fell under my observation in conducting the defence of a suit at law , and that you think it is of sufficient importance to merit a place in your Journal . In accordance with the doctor's request , I will ...
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... of the mind ; but after the boy was taken with his subsequent derange- ment , they believed that he must on that day have been under the influence of disease . The remaining part of the boy's CASE OF MENTAL DERANGEMENT . 81.
... of the mind ; but after the boy was taken with his subsequent derange- ment , they believed that he must on that day have been under the influence of disease . The remaining part of the boy's CASE OF MENTAL DERANGEMENT . 81.
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