Uncle Sam's Letters On Phrenology To His Millions Of Friends In America (1896)

By Nelson Sizer and Warren Burton

Book Overview

Uncle Sam's Letters On Phrenology To His Millions Of Friends In America is a book written by Warren Burton and published in 1896. The book is a collection of letters written by Uncle Sam, the personification of the United States government, to his millions of friends across America about the study of phrenology. Phrenology is a pseudoscience that claims to be able to determine a person's character and mental abilities based on the shape and size of their skull.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of phrenology. Uncle Sam explains the history and principles of phrenology, and how it can be used to understand human behavior and personality. He also discusses the different faculties of the mind and how they are related to different areas of the brain.Throughout the book, Uncle Sam provides examples of how phrenology can be applied in various areas of life, such as education, business, and politics. He argues that by understanding the phrenological makeup of individuals, society can better organize itself and make more informed decisions.The book is written in a conversational tone, with Uncle Sam addressing his readers directly and using anecdotes and examples to illustrate his points. It is a fascinating insight into the beliefs and attitudes of the late 19th century, and the popularity of phrenology as a means of understanding human nature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120768543
• ISBN13: 9781120768544
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 158 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"