Nature's revelations of character, or, Physiognomy illustrated : a description of the mental, moral and volitive dispositions of mankind, as manifested in the human form and countenance (1887)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York : D.M. Bennett · leaf 89
rous, caressing, and obliging companion; easily elatedby prosperity, and hopeful in adversity; of lively deport-ment, and springy step; fond of variety, ever astir, neverlong at one stay. Such a one seldom attains pre-eminencein his sphere, but he may do much to keep his neighboursalive, and… … THE MUSCULAE AND FIBROUS FORM. Ko portion of the human frame-work is so difficult todescribe, as that upon which muscular activity andstrength depends. We discover one man weak, anotherstrong, one overflowing with physical vigour, another allfeebleness, yet size has apparently very little to do…
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