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New physiognomy (1867)

Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 · New York, Fowler and Wells · leaf 111

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the trunk, it is necessarily marked by a breadth and thick-ness of body proportionally greater, and a stature and size oflimbs proportionally less than the motive temperament. Itsmost striking physical characteristic is rotundity. The faceinclines to roundness; the nostrils are wide; the neck… … THE VITAL TEMPERAMENT. 105 complexion is generally florid; the countenance smiling;the eyes light; the nose broad, and the hair soft, light, andsilky. In a woman of this temperament (which seems to be pecu-liarly the temperament of woman), the shoulders are softlyrounded, and owe any breadth they…

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