Wells, Samuel R. (Samuel Roberts), 1820-1875 · New York, Fowler and Wells · leaf 550
He wasthe fourth of eleven children, and was destined by his parents for a theolog-ical career, but his first attempts at preaching were so unsuccessful that hewithdrew from it and applied himself to the study of physical science. Inthis he became eminent as a teacher and lecturer. He afterwards… … 544 CONTRASTED FACES
Physiognomy · Phrenology
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