The Language of the Hand (Classic Reprint): Being a Concise Exposition of the Principles and Practice of the Art of Reading the Hand, by Which the ... Be Explained and Foretold (Classic Reprint) - Tapa blanda
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This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient art of reading the hand, known as Chiromancy. The author delves into both Chirognomy, the study of hand shapes and their associated character traits, and Chiromancy, the practice of interpreting lines and markings on the palm. Drawing upon a rich historical context that includes references to ancient Roman practices and the work of notable figures like Lavater and DArpentigny, the book provides a detailed analysis of the significance of various hand formations, from the shape and size of the palm to the intricacies of the fingers and thumbs. The author presents a fascinating system for understanding how the hand reveals a person's inherent tendencies, character, and potential. Through a detailed examination of the different types of hands, such as the Elementary, Spatulate, Artistic, Useful, Philosophical, and Psychic, the reader can glean insights into the nature of their own personality and potential. The author goes beyond superficial interpretations, emphasizing the importance of considering the consistency of the hand, its softness or firmness, and how this impacts the development of a person's inherent inclinations. This captivating exploration of the hidden language of the hand offers a unique lens through which to understand oneself and others, providing a rich tapestry of insights into the complexities of human nature.
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Artemidorus, in the second century, wrote of Chiro mancy, and we have many later authors, such as Cocles in I 504, De la Chambre 1653, with other Italian and French writers, as well as Germans, down to the lady who produced the Grand Jeu de Société in Paris.
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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Excerpt from The Language of the Hand: Being a Concise Exposition of the Principles and Practice of the Art of Reading the Hand, by Which the Past, the Present, and the Future May Be Explained and Foretold
Prius quiun Incipiaj consulto, et ubi oonsulueris mature facto opus est. - Sallust.
Chiromancy, which includes Chirognomy, concerning which we propose to treat in the following pages, is of very ancient origin. In fact, the Science is that which enables us to divine character, past events, and destiny from the shape, the mounds, and the lines of the hands.
There is more in this science than may at first sight appear to an observer. We know that certain bumps upon the head indicate certain characteristics of human nature. The colour of the hair and eyes, the form of the mouth, of the chin and nose, the shape of the ears, with other signs and attributes of person, and the general form of the body, nails, and fingers afford certain and infallible indications of temperament as varied as the forms of ear or face. Nothing in nature is more remarkable than the fact that, although every individual amongst the millions of living human beings possesses features, and organs of perception, visibly formed for the same purposes, and used for those purposes, no two persons possess them exactly alike. The variety therefore is infinite.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive exploration of the ancient art of reading the hand, known as Chiromancy. The author delves into both Chirognomy, the study of hand shapes and their associated character traits, and Chiromancy, the practice of interpreting lines and markings on the palm. Drawing upon a rich historical context that includes references to ancient Roman practices and the work of notable figures like Lavater and DArpentigny, the book provides a detailed analysis of the significance of various hand formations, from the shape and size of the palm to the intricacies of the fingers and thumbs. The author presents a fascinating system for understanding how the hand reveals a person's inherent tendencies, character, and potential. Through a detailed examination of the different types of hands, such as the Elementary, Spatulate, Artistic, Useful, Philosophical, and Psychic, the reader can glean insights into the nature of their own personality and potential. The author goes beyond superficial interpretations, emphasizing the importance of considering the consistency of the hand, its softness or firmness, and how this impacts the development of a person's inherent inclinations. This captivating exploration of the hidden language of the hand offers a unique lens through which to understand oneself and others, providing a rich tapestry of insights into the complexities of human nature. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332149476_0
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