Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 1838–39–40

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George Combe

Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 1838–39–40

George Combe

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Cambridge University Press
21 October 2010

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; Social & cultural history; Palmistry, phrenology & physiognomy

Series: Cambridge Library Collection - North American History

George Combe (1788–1858) rose from humble origins to tour widely in Europe and the United States, lecturing on phrenology, the popular Victorian belief that character traits were determined by the configuration of the skull. He founded Britain's first Phrenological Society in 1820 in Edinburgh, and was considered the foremost phrenologist of the nineteenth century. These volumes, first published in 1841, contain Combe's account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838 and 1840. In the form of a journal, Combe describes the social and political institutions of the United States, and provides vivid descriptions of American society and customs. He also provides accounts of phrenological practice and the lectures he presented. These volumes provide a wealth of information on nineteenth-century society in America, and invaluable details concerning the practice of phrenology. Volume 1 covers his stay in New York and New England.

By: George Combe
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Volume 1
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9781108021555
ISBN 10: 1108021557
Series: Cambridge Library Collection - North American History
Pages: 424
Publication Date: 21 October 2010
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Preface; Introduction; 1. Voyage in the Great Western steam-ship from Bristol to New York, 1838; 2. American hotels; 3. Voyage on the Hudson to Albany; 4. Boston; 5. Life insurance; 6. Mr. Pierpont's church; 7. Journey from Boston to New York; 8. Negro slavery; 9. Journey to Philadelphia; Appendix.