Orthodox Phrenology (1871)

Orthodox Phrenology is a book written by Ambrose Lewis Vago and originally published in 1871. The book explores the practice of phrenology, which was a popular pseudoscientific theory in the 19th century that claimed to be able to determine a person's character and abilities based on the shape of their skull. Vago's book is a defense of phrenology as a legitimate science, arguing that it can be used to understand human behavior and improve society. He provides a detailed description of the different areas of the brain and their corresponding personality traits, as well as a guide for measuring the skull and interpreting the results. The book also includes case studies and anecdotes of successful phrenological readings, as well as critiques of skeptics and critics of the practice. Vago argues that phrenology can be used to promote education, prevent crime, and improve mental health, and he advocates for its inclusion in medical and educational institutions. Overall, Orthodox Phrenology provides a fascinating insight into the pseudoscientific beliefs and practices of the 19th century, and the ways in which people attempted to understand and categorize human behavior.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.