Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals (1852)
Redfield, James W · New York, Redfield · leaf 282
at which time it has so strong aresemblance to the humble-bee as almost to be mistaken forone. When the drunkard is in the corresponding condition,it is the time to save him. It was not known until a fewyears ago that the confirmed drunkard could be saved:the Washingtonians proved it to be… … ferocious aspect being tamed down into dignified courage andsobriety. The savage traits which lie has acquired will beswayed by higher faculties; but inspite of these they will render himharsh, and inclined to rend and tear,and to use his wit sarcastically againstthe very vice that he has been…
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