Publisher's Synopsis
The Science of the Hand or the Art of Recognizing the Tendencies of the Human Mind by the Observation of the Formation of the Hands is a book written by Captain C.S. D'Arpentigny in 1889. The book explores the idea that the shape and lines on a person's hand can reveal their character traits, personality, and even their future. The author provides detailed descriptions of the different types of hands and fingers, and how they correspond to different personality traits. He also discusses the significance of the lines on the palm, and how they can indicate a person's destiny. Throughout the book, D'Arpentigny provides examples of famous individuals whose hand shapes and lines align with their known character traits. He also includes illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the different hand shapes and lines. Overall, The Science of the Hand is a fascinating exploration of the idea that the human hand can reveal much about a person's inner workings. It is a unique and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in the history of psychology or the mysteries of the human mind.Illustrated by Rosamund Brunel Horsley.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.
