The language of the hand, being a concise exposition of the principles and practice of the art of reading the hand (1899)
Frith, Henry, 1840-, Heron-Allen, Edward, 1861-1943 · New York, London and Manchester, G. Routledge and sons limited · leaf 128
ingand arriving points of the line, ascertain in whatmanner the individual is likely to obtain renown. Itmay descend upon him as family honour; it may be The Lines of the Sun. 123 won by hard work, as when the line leaves the hollowof the hand. It may only signify a good-nature orgenerosity of… … Fig. 17. up the mount of the Sun like a ploughshare, itindicates celebrity in art, riches, or the reward ofmerit, according to the greater or less elevated quali-ties of the mind, which will influence the body andits actions. It may even elevate the taste of theinartistic. The appearance of several…
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