Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 · New York, Fowler and Wells · leaf 223
Ameri-can, and has wider nostrils. It indi-cates an aggressive disposition, greatforce of character (see j)ortrait of LordWellington), and a dominant commer-cialism; and England conquers na-tions in order more successfully totrade with them. With the sword sheopens the way for commerce; as,… … MISCELLANEOUS NATIONAL NOSES. 217 are often seen; but in the class most largely represented inthis country, a lower form is common. There is generally atendency to turn up at the end, indicating great inquisitive-ness ; considerable prominence in the region of Self-Defense;a large sign of…
Physiognomy · Phrenology
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