Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 · New York, Fowler and Wells · leaf 364
be observed, the cranium is un-naturally expanded. In figs. 454 and 455 we have twoimbeciles whose mental status isevident enough from their counte- ^^^^~nances,but who have brain enough, Fig. 453 were it of the proper texture and in a healthy condition,to give them a respectable standing in…
Physiognomy · Phrenology
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