Physiognomy illustrated ; or, Nature's revelations of character : a description of the mental, moral, and volitive dispositions of mankind, as manifested in the human form and countenance (1891)
Simms, Joseph, 1833-1920 · New York : Murray Hill publishing company · leaf 103
re famous for tall men, finehorses, and large mules, among other things that mightbe named. The foundations of those States are laid inthe lime rock, which everywhere prevails under thesurface, and the water supply to man and animals islargely impregnated with lime, the material of whichbones are… … rentage of bone-producing food than is found in manyother States. The second cause is exercise, which grows naturally outof a healthy and rapid bone development. The inhabitantsof Tennessee and Virginia, who ride much on horseback,are usually large, lank, andpowerfully-framed men. Thatspecies of…
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