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 157
ce. They are supposed to befaults upon the mounts on which they occur, and 152 Chiromancy. generate exaggerated qualities, or qualify benefits,according to the hills which they adorn (or disfigure).We need not recapitulate these tendencies ; the barssuppose an absorption of the generous fluids,… … Fig. 19. lines of a downward tendency are hostile to the mainlines whence they fall. Lines proceeding upwards are good, and intensifythe benefits already arising from the line or mounton which it rises. For instance, Mercury unadornedis a sign of commercial intelligence. With oneline it shows a…
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