Notes on the United States of North America During a Phrenological - Visit in 1838 39

Klappentext An account of a phrenological lecture tour containing detailed information on nineteenth-century American society! first published in 1841. Zusammenfassung George Combe (1788–1858) was an influential British phrenologist. These volumes, first published in 1841, contain Combe's account of a phrenological lecture tour he undertook in the United States between 1838–1840, and provide valuable details concerning nineteenth-century American society. Volume 1 covers his stay in New England. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Introduction; 1. Voyage in the Great Western steam-ship from Bristol to New York, 1838; 2. American hotels; 3. Voyage on the Hudson to Albany; 4. Boston; 5. Life insurance; 6. Mr. Pierpont's church; 7. Journey from Boston to New York; 8. Negro slavery; 9. Journey to Philadelphia; Appendix.

Product details

• Authors: George Combe, Combe George
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 21.10.2010
• EAN: 9781108021555
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02155-5
• No. of pages: 424
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - North American History; Notes on the United States of North America during a Phrenological Visit in 1838–39–40 3 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Travel > Travel guides > North and Central America; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Divination / Palmistry, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, Social and cultural history, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Divination from physical attributes, Palmistry, phrenology & physiognomy