Fowler and Wells, Publishers of Scientific and Popular STANDARD WORKS, 308 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

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Fowler and Wells, Publishers of Scientific and Popular STANDARD WORKS, 308 BROADWAY, NEW YORK.

In order to accommodate "The People" residing in all parts of the United States, the Publishers will forward, by return of the first mail, any book named in this List. The postage will be prepaid by them at the New York Post-office. By this arrangement of paying postage in advance, fifty per cent. is saved to the purchaser. The price of each work, including postage, is given, so that the exact amount may be remitted. Fractional parts of a dollar may be sent in postage-stamps. All letters containing orders should be post-paid, and directed as follows: FOWLER AND WELLS,

308 Broadway, New York.

Works on Phrenology.

Phrenology Proved, Illustrated and Applied; accompanied by a Chart, embracing an Analysis of the Primary Mental Powers in their Various Degrees of Development, the Phenomena produced by their Combined Activity, and the location of the Phrenological Organs in the Head. Together with a View of the Moral and Theological Bearing of the Science. By O. S. and L. N. Fowler. Price, $1 25.

This is a Practical, Standard Work, and may be described as a complete system of the principles and practice of Phrenology. Besides important remarks on the Temperaments, it contains a description of all the primary mental powers, in seven different degrees of development, together with the combinations of the faculties; in short, we regard this work as not only the most important of any which has before been written on the science, but as indispensably necessary to the student who wishes to acquire a thorough knowledge of Phrenological Science.


Constitution of Man, Considered in Relation to External Objects. By George Combe. The only authorized American Edition. With Twenty Engravings, and a Portrait of the Author. Paper, 62 cents; Muslin, 87 cents.

300,000 Copies of this great Work have been sold, and the demand still increases.

The "Constitution of Man" is a work with which every teacher and every pupil should be acquainted. It contains a perfect mine of sound wisdom and enlightened philosophy; and a faithful study of its invaluable lessons would save many a promising youth from a premature grave.—Journal of Education, Albany, N. Y.


American Phrenological Journal.

A Repository of Science, Literature, and General Intelligence; Devoted to Phrenology, Physiology, Education, Mechanism, Agriculture, and to all those Progressive Measures which are calculated to Reform, Elevate, and Improve Mankind. Illustrated with Numerous Portraits and other Engravings. Quarto form, suitable for binding. Published Monthly, at One Dollar a Year.

It may be termed the standard authority in all matters pertaining to Phrenology, while the beautiful typography of the Journal, and the superior character of the numerous illustrations, are not exceeded in any work with which we are acquainted.—Am. Cour.


Combe's Lectures on Phrenology;

Including its application to the present and prospective condition of the United States. With Notes, an Essay on the Phrenological Mode of Investigation, and an Historical Sketch. By Andrew Boardman, M.D. Illustrated. Muslin, $1 25.


Education Complete. Embracing Physiology Animal and Mental, applied to the Preservation and Restoration of Health of Body and Power of Mind; Self Culture and Perfection of Character, including the Management of Youth; Memory and Intellectual Improvement, applied to Self Education and Juvenile Instruction. By Fowler. In 1 vol., $2 50.

Every one should read it who would preserve or restore his health, develop his mind and improve his character.


Education: Its Elementary Principles founded on the Nature of Man. By J. G. Spurzheim, M. D. With an Appendix, containing a Description of the Temperaments, and an Analysis of the Phrenological Faculties. Price, in Paper, 62 cents. Muslin, 87 cents.

We regard this volume as one of the most important that has been offered to the public for many years. It is full of sound doctrines and practical wisdom.—Boston Medical and Surgical journal.


Marriage: Its History and Philosophy. With a Phrenological and Physiological Exposition of the Functions and Qualifications necessary for Happy Marriages. By L. N. Fowler. Illustrated. Paper, 50 cents; Muslin, 75 cents.

It contains a full account of the marriage forms and ceremonies of all nations and tribes, from the earliest history down to the present time. Those who have not yet entered into matrimonial relations, should read this book, and all may profit by a perusal.—N. Y. Illustrated Magazine.


Self-culture, and Perfection of Character; including the Education and Management of Youth, By O. S. Fowler. Price, paper, 62 cents; Muslin, 87 cents.

"Self-made, or never made," is the motto. No individual can read a page of it without being improved thereby. With this work, in connection with Physiology Animal and Mental, and Memory and Intellectual Improvement, we may become fully acquainted with ourselves, comprehending, as they do, the whole man. We advise all to read these works.—Conn. School Advocate.


Phrenological Bust; designed especially for learners. Showing the Exact Location of all the Organs of the Brain. Price, including box for packing, $1 25. [By Express. Not mailable.]

This is one of the most ingenious inventions of the age. A cast made of plaster of Paris, the size of the human head, on which the exact location of each of the phrenological organs is represented, fully developed, with all the divisions and classifications. Those who cannot obtain the services of a professor, may learn in a very short time, from this model head, the science of Phrenology, so far as the location of the organs is concerned.—N. Y. Sun.


Memory and Intellectual Improvement; applied to Self-Education and Juvenile Instruction. By O. S. Fowler.

Enlarged and Improved. Illustrated. Paper, 62 cents; Muslin, 87 cents.

The science of Phrenology, now so well established, affords us important aid in developing the human mind, according to the laws of our being. This, the work before us is pre-eminently calculated to promote, and we cordially recommend it to all.—Dem. Rev.


Self-instructor in Phrenology and Physiology. Illustrated with 100 Engravings; including a Chart for recording the various Degrees of Development. By O. S. and L. N. Fowler. Price, paper, 25 cents; muslin, 50 cents.

This treatise is emphatically a book for the million. It contains an explanation of each faculty, full enough to be clear, yet so short as not to weary; together with combinations of the faculties, and engravings to show the organs, large and small; thereby enabling all persons, with little study, to become acquainted with practical Phrenology.


Familiar Lessons on Phrenology and Physiology; for Children and Youth. Two volumes in one. $1 25.

The natural language of each organ is illustrated, and the work is brought out in a style well adapted to the family circle, as well as the school-room.—Teachers' Comp'n.


Moral and Intellectual Science; applied to the Elevation of Society. By Combe, Cox, and others. $2 80.

This work contains Essays on Phrenology, as a department of physiological science, exhibiting its varied and important applications to social and moral philosophy, to legislation, medicine, and the arts. With Portraits of Drs. Gall, Spurzheim, and Combe.


Mental Science. Lectures on the Philosophy of Phrenology. By Rev. G. S. Weaver. Illustrated. 87 cents.

These Lectures were prepared for the intellectual, moral, and social benefit of society. The author has, in this respect, done a good work for the rising generation.


Defence of Phrenology; containing the Nature and value of Phrenological Evidence. A work for doubters. 87 cents.


Love and Parentage; applied to the Improvement of Offspring; By O. S. Fowler. Price 80 cents.

LOVE AND PARENTAGE, AND AMATIVENESS; in one vol. Muslin, 75 cents.


Domestic Life; or, Marriage Vindicated and Free Love Exposed. By Nelson Sizer. Price 15 cents.


Phrenology and the Scriptures; showing their Harmony; An able, though small, work. By Rev. J. Pierpont. 12 cts.


Phrenological Guide. Designed for Students of their own Characters. With numerous Engravings. Price 15 cents.


Phrenological Almanac. Published Annually. With Calendars for all Latitudes. Profusely Illustrated with Portraits of Distinguished Persons. Price 6 cents. 25 copies, $1.


Chart, for Recording the Various Phrenological Developments. Illustrated with Engravings. Designed for the Use of Phrenologists. Price 6 cents. 25 copies, $1.


Symbolical Head and Phrenological Chart, in Map Form, for Framing. Showing the Natural Language of the Phrenological Organs. Price 25 cents.


The Works of Gall, Combe, Spurzheim, and others, for sale, wholesale and retail.

Phrenological Specimens for Societies and Private Cabinets. 40 casts; net, $25.

Portraits for Lecturers, 40 in the set, for $25.


Benefits of a Phrenological Examination.

A correct Phrenological examination will teach, with scientific certainty, that most useful of all knowledge—yourself; your defects, and how to obviate them; your excellences, and how to make the most of them; your natural talents, and thereby in what spheres and pursuits you can best succeed; show wherein you are liable to errors and excesses; direct you specifically, what faculties you require especially to cultivate and restrain; give all needed advice touching self-improvement, and the preservation and restoration of health; show, throughout, how to develop, perfect, and make the most possible out of your own self; disclose to parents their children's innate capabilities, natural callings, dispositions, defects, means of improvement, the mode of government especially adapted to each—it will enable business men to choose reliable partners and customers; merchants, confidential clerks; mechanics, apprentices having natural gifts adapted to particular branches; ship-masters, good crews; the friendly, desirable associates; guide matrimonial candidates in selecting congenial life-companions, especially adapted to each other; show the married what in each other to allow for and conciliate; and can be made the very best instrumentality for personal development, improvement, and happiness.

FOWLER AND WELLS, Phrenologists,
308 Broadway, New York.

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