Comparative physiognomy; or, Resemblances between men and animals (1852)
Redfield, James W · New York, Redfield · leaf 64
inglygraceful, and these resemble storks; while the remainder havegreater length in particular portions of their limbs than theycan well dispose of. Their not knowing what to do with theirhands and feet is connected with a shortness of nose, chin, or THE STORK. 61 other features of the countenance.… … ungainly when he is not so; and if the suspicion prove true,even in the least degree, he is poked fun at. For the reasonthat there is but one step from the sublime to the ridiculous,it is a dangerous step for a man to grow tall, particularly if itbe a hasty one, as is frequently the case between…
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