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Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 6. June 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 121-144, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Some pages unopened. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, and slight wrinkling. A Very Good copy. The June 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 6) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology in the Pulpit," "Electricity in Plants and Animals," "Remarkable Displays of Electricity," "Biography--Sharon Carter, his Phrenological Character and Biography; Dr. Caldwell's Autobiography," "Criminal Legislation," "What to Eat and Why," "Events of the Month--The Pennsylvania Liquor Law--Voice of the Faculty--The Tobacco Reform--Lunatics and Idiots in Massachusetts--Marriage of Lucy Stone--Polygamy in Utah--Seeds for Distribution--The New Arctic Expedition--Capture of Lewis Baker--The Mercantile Library--The Crimean War--Attempted Assassination of the Emperor--The Vienna Conference--Napoleon's Visit to England," "Literary Notices," "Miscellany--Palmer's Patent Log--A New Building Material--The Improved Hand Mill--To Students of Phrenology--Omar Pacha--Lord Raglan," and "Woodruff's Patent Self-Acting Gate.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 1. January 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 1-24, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, a few small stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good copy. The January 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 1) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Phrenology in Literature; Analysis of the Organs," "Biography: Wm. E. Channing; Grace Greenwood," "Physiology: Anat. and Phys. of the Senses," "Psychology: Psychological Matters," "Agriculture: January Work," "Mechanics: Daguerreotypes on Wood; Electric Lamp," "Poetry: The Deserted House; Keep in Step," "Editorial: Our New York; Conscientiousness; A Sandwich Island Chief; Tobacco--A Petition," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "General Notices," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "Chit Chat," and "Advertisements.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 2. February 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 25-48, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, several stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good copy. The Feburary 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 2) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Phrenology in Literature; Analysis of the Organs; Herr Driesbach; Practical Phrenology," "Physiology: Anat. and Phys. of the Senses," "Psychology: Memory," "General Articles: Provision of Nature," "Biography: "William Norris; John W. Griffiths," "Mechanics: The Steamer William Norris," "Agriculture: February Work," "Editorial: What Makes the Difference?; Phren. and the Profession," "Miscellany: True Conservatism; A Skull," "Review: Tobacco; Prize Essays," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "General Notices," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "Advertisements," and "The Siamese Twins.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 3. March 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 49-72, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, several stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good copy. The March 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 3) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Dr. Pritchard and Phrenology," "Biography: Tecumseh; Ralph Waldo Emerson," "Physical Geography: Terrestrial Forms," "Psychology: Premonitions; Psychological Aids to Invention," "Practical Essays: Phrenology and Professions; Economy of Science and Art; Andrew Jackson Downing," "Editorial: Temperance; Practical Phrenology," "Agriculture: March Farm Work," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "Chit Chat," "Business," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "Poetry: Legacies of Thought; Catalogue ofSeeds; List of Books," and "Advertisements: Old Clinton Hall; Universal Time.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 4. April 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 73-96, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, several stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good copy. The April 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 4) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Phrenological Jottings," "Architecture: The Italian Cottage; Circular House," "Physical Geography: Climate of the United States," "Psychology: Magnetism; Psychological Phenomenon," "Agriculture: April Farm Work," "Biography: John Thomas," "Poetry: Phrenology," "Editorial: Temperance; Analysis of the Organs," "Physiology: Anat. and Phy. of the Senses," "Miscellany: Phrenology Removed; New Medical Work," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "Education: The People's College; New York Central College; Agricultural Institute; Lyons Union School," "Chit-Chat: American Climate; Good Books; Imposters; Straws," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "Advertisements," and "General Notices.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 5. May 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 97-120, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, several stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good copy. The May 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 5) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "General Articles: Phrenological Jottings," "Biography: Solon Robinson; Lewis M. Pease," "Phrenology: Practical Phrenology; Analysis of the Organs," "Psychology: Case of Clairvoyance; A Vision," "Physical Geography: Terrestrial Forms," "Natural History: Birds," "Editorial: Our New Store; A New Volume; Craniology in the U. S.; Woman and Gardening," "Mechanics: Wilson's Sewing Machine," "Agriculture: May Farm Work," "Reviews: A Temperance Proclamation; Uterine Diseases," "Miscellany: Productiveness of the Earth; Death of Samuel Ward," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "Notes and Queries: The Gravel Wall," "Advertisements," "Poetry: Tipsy Drollery; Woman's Appeal," "General Notices," and "Literary Notices.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XIX. No. 6. June 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 121-144, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, a few small stains, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Very Good copy. The June 1854 (Vol. XIX, No. 6) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Phrenological Jottings; Analysis of the Organs," "Biography: E. H. Chapin; Lindley Murray," "Psychology: Phenomenon of Death; Saved by a Presentiment," "Physical Geography: The West," "Horticulture: Strawberry Culture," "Editorial: Vitativeness," "Voices from the People: Extracts from Letters," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "General Notices," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "Advertisements," and "Natural History: More about Birds; A Man before Adam.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XX. No. 1. July 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 1-24, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, light to moderate chipping and wear to extremities, several stains, faint dampstaining throughout, a former owner's pencil inscription in bottom margin on last page, and slight wrinkling. Pages may have been exposed to moisture. A Good, almost Very Good copy. The July 1854 (Vol. XX, No. 1) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Psychology: Avenues of the Soul," "Biography: Bayard Taylor; G. N. Frankenstein," "Phrenology: Phrenological Jottings," "Reviews: A Remarkable Work," "Editorial: "Our Country and its Prospective Greatness," "Prospectus: 'Le Repu licain' on Phrenology," "Voices from the People: Extracts from Letters," "Mechanics: Sewing Machines," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "General Notices," "Literary Notices," "Chit-Chat," "Notes and Queries," and "Advertisements.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XX. No. 2. August 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 25-48, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have significant darkening on front, light to moderate soiling and dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, former owner's signature in pencil in bottom margin on back, and slight wrinkling. A Good copy. The August 1854 (Vol. XX, No. 2) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Analysis of the Organs; Practical Phrenology," "Physiology: Anatomy and Physiology of the Senses; Danger of Precocious Development," "Biography: "Rev. G. S. Weaver; Kit Carson," "Psychology: Psychological Medicine; Remarkable Previsions," "Education: Practical Study; Corporal Punishment," "Horticulture: Practical Gardening," "Literary Notices," "Chit-Chat," "Editorial: Wearing the Beard; The Prairie Farmer on the Gravel Wall; Importance of a Phrenological Examination," "Events of the Month," "General Notices," "Poetry: Working one's Passage through," and "Omer Pacha.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XX. No. 3. September 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 49-72, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, a horizontal fold line at center, former owner's signature in pencil in bottom margin on back, and slight wrinkling. A Good copy. The September 1854 (Vol. XX, No. 3) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Reason and Instinct; Practical Phrenology; American Backwoodsmen," "Biography: Judge Haliburton; Thorwaldsen," "Education: Dull Children; Deaf and Dumb Institution," "Mesmerism: Health Transferable," "Horticulture: Practical Gardening," "Physiology: Cerebro-Spinal System," "Events of the Month," "Literary Notices," "Notes and Queries," "General Notices: A Sad Record; A New Lecturer; New York State Agricultural Society; Iron Furniture; Written Description of Character; New Building Material; United States Agricultural Society; State Agricultural Shows, 1854; A Good Idea; Block Houses," "Our List of Books," and "Advertisements.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XX. No. 5. November 1854

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1854

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 97-120, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have moderate darkening, dampstaining throughout (mostly in lower corners of fore-edge), slight chipping and wear to extremities, former owner's signature in pencil in bottom margin on back, and slight wrinkling. A Good copy. The November 1854 (Vol. XX, No. 5) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology: Dr. Carpenter and Phrenology; Practical Phrenology," "Biography: Sarah Benjamin; Howard [prison reformer John Howard]," "General Articles: Phrenological Jottings; Medical Phrenology," "Social Science: The Science of Society," "Psychology: Psychological Facts," "Physiology: Anatomy and Physiology of the Senses," "Wearing the Beard," "Mechanics: Windmills," "Editorial: The Old Year; Sanity and Insanity [includes discussion of Captain Jonathan Childe's delusion that Queen Victoria was in love with him]," "Miscellany: Mesmerism in the Church; Lecturing and Lecturers; Practical Phrenology; The Gravel Wall; A Public Benefactor; A Nursery of Warriors; A Child among Lunatics; Veneration paralyzed," "Events of the Month: Domestic; Foreign," "General Notices," "Literary Notices," "Advertisements," and "Notes and Queries.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 1. January 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 1-24, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, and slight wrinkling. A Good copy. The January 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 1) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "The Future of Phrenology," "General Articles--Human Nature as Revealed in Hours of Danger," "Biography--Thomas H. Benton," "Phrenology--The Temperaments--Letters to a Young Student--Phrenology of the Indians--Hints at the Rationale of Mental Phenomena--The Utility of Phrenology," "Psychology--The Soul and the Outer World--Apollonius, an ancient Visionist," Two Paths in Life," "Events of the Month--Business," "General Notices--New York Hydropathic and Physiological School--Phrenology in Philadelphia--Phrenology in Brampton, Canada," "Literary Notices--Notes and Comments," "Miscellany--The Phrenologist and the Thug--Revolution in Building--Directions for Writing a Model Business Letter--Difference in Men--The Man of Toil--A Log School-House--New of Old Times--Sir Charles Napier," and "Life Illustrated--Analysis of the Organs.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 2. February 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 25-48, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight age toning, light to moderate darkening along edges, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, former owner's signature in small ink lettering in top margin on front, and slight wrinkling. A Very Good copy. The February 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 2) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology--Is Phrenology a Luxury--A Medium among the Organs--Phrenology in London," "Physiology--Wearing the Beard," "Biography--George W. Curtis--Charles M. De L'Epee," "General Articles--Criminal Legislation and Prison Discipline," "Psychology--Psychical Influences of Mental Impressions," "Poetry--The Home we Love," "Agriculture--Double Row Hand Corn-Planter," "Literary Notices," "Editorial," "Events of the Month," "Business--Home Value," "Notes and Queries--General Notices--Miscellany," and "New York Free Academy.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 3. March 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 49-72, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Some pages unopened. Pages are clean and intact overall but have slight darkening, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, and slight wrinkling. A Good copy. The March 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 3) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology--Influences of Mental States," "General Articles--The Esquimaux [Eskimo], illustrated with Portrait and Phrenological developments of Uget; Criminal Legislation; Hints to Emigrants; What pursuit shall I follow!; Brain and Thought," Architecture--Octagon and Gravel Wall Houses," "Events of the Month--Domestic; Foreign," "Poetry--Go plant a Vine," "Flower and Garden Seeds by Mail," "Notes and Queries," "Field's Traveling Bridge, Cut and description," "Literary Notices," "Business--Patent Office Department," "Miscellany--Natural Death; Power of Nations; Singular feature in Lunacy; Men of the Revolution; Effects of Lightning on the Human System," and "Lord Palmerston [Henry John Temple], with Portrait, etc., etc.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 4. April 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 73-96, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Some pages unopened. Pages are clean and intact overall but have light age toning, faint dampstaining throughout, slight chipping and wear to extremities, and slight wrinkling. A Very Good copy. The April 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 4) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Phrenology--Mission of Phrenology; The Cerebellum," "Biography--Florence Nightingale," "General Articles--Criminal Legislation; The Races; The Inductive Method of Teaching; Hints to Emigrants; Reflection of Mind; Fruit Trees; Iowa; Nicholas (with a portrait) [Nicholas I of Russia]; One World or Many; Laughter; Is it Best to Take the Women Folks Along?," Events of the Month," "William Poole--Portrait, Character and Biography," "Literary Notices," "Business," "Varieties," and "Wire Fences.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

Fowler and Wells et al : American Phrenological Journal. And Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence. Vol. XXI. No. 5. May 1855

Fowlers and Wells, New York, 1855

Original publisher's beige paper wrappers. 9 1/2" x 12." Pages 97-120, complete. A few black-and-white illustrations, complete. Some pages unopened. Pages are clean and intact overall but have light age toning, faint dampstaining throughout, slight wear to extremities, and slight wrinkling. A Very Good copy. The May 1855 (Vol. XXI, No. 5) issue of the American Phrenological Journal, a magazine dedicated to the pseudoscience of phrenology. Phrenology correlates features of the skull to personality traits and intelligence. The magazine also included other subjects such as science, news, poetry, and literature. The American Phrenological Journal was published from 1838-1911. The publisher of the magazine, Fowler and Wells, was founded in 1835 by brothers Orson and Lorenzo Fowler who were later joined by Samuel Wells. Although principally known as a publisher and phrenological institution, Fowler and Wells contributed to scientific fields such as physiology and hygiene. The following are the subjects in this issue as listed on front: "Electricity in Plants and Animals," "Biography--B. Frank Palmer, his Phrenological Character and Biography; Edward H. Dixon, M. D., his Phrenological Character and Biography," "General Articles--The Wholesale Method of Education; Criminal Legislation and Prison Discipline; Insane in Canada; Self-Knowledge versus Hard Times; Head Supporters, for Rest and Sleep in Railroad Cars; Applications for Patents Rejected at the Patent Office; Pope's Skull; Phrenological Intelligence; Phrenology in Boston; The Moon; The Offspring of Blood Relations; Hereditary Descent; An Impostor; Dr. Frothingham; Breaking Horses; The Octagon Mode of Building, with Engraved Illustrations; The Gravel Wall--Facts and Experiments," "Events of the Month--Romanist Riot--American Officers at Sebastopol--The Mormons--Indian Lands--Search for Dr. Kane--American Recruits for the British Army--Prospects in Kansas--Great Military Expedition to the Plains--George Catlin among the Indians--Raffles in Canada--Liquor Seizure in Augusta, Me.--Liquor Law and Broken Legs--Divorces in Massachusetts--School Books Free--The Icarian Community--Visitors to West Point--The Ericsson--Marriage of a Poetess--Statistics of Old Age--The New York Liquor Law," "Recent Deaths--Charles Frederic Gauss--Death of Martin Van Buren, Jr.--Mr. Richard Herbert--Francis M. Ellis--Walter R. Jones," 'Foreign--The Peace Conference--The New Emperor--The War in the Crimea--France," "Literary Notices," "Business--Patent Office Department--Examining New Inventions--Bounty Land--Every Man his own Miller," and "Miss Sylvia Hardy, The Maine Giantess--Her Phrenological Character and Biograpy.". Book. Book Condition: Collectible-Very Good. Binding: Soft cover

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