Durand, John, 1822-1908 · New York : C. Scribner · leaf 202
the eminent phrenologist and author ofThe Constitution of Man, is on board. Had some conversationwith Mr. Combe on the moral condition of the people of theUnited States. He confirmed the decision of Dr. Spurzheimthat we are, in the aggregate, deficient in conscientiousness andmoral culture, and,… … STEAMER INCIDENTS: 145 has yet been attained by any other nation shall be diffusedamong the people. We possess ample means to effect thatobject when rightly directed, although our present conditionexhibits much of discouragement; he by no means despairs ofour arriving at that result by the gradual…
Durand, A. B. (Asher Brown), 1796-1886 · Art
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