Orig 1853 AMERICAN PHRENOLOGY JOURNAL Lunatic Mental Asylum Visit-Mulatto Negros

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Orig 1853 AMERICAN PHRENOLOGY JOURNAL Lunatic Mental Asylum Visit-Mulatto Negros:
$48.00

Original AMERICAN PHRENOLOGICAL JOURNAL AND REPOSITORY OF SCIENCE, LITERATURE AND GENERAL INTELLIGENCE (Fowler and Wells, New York), dated April, 1853. COMPLETE in 24 pgs, 8vo (11 1/2” x 9”).

A featured article in this issue is the PAGE-LENGTH correspondence article “A VISIT TO THE PROVINCIAL LUNATIC ASYLUM OF WESTERN CANADA, WITH OBSERVATIONS ON THE TREATMENT OF THE INSANE” (now Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, 1001 Queen St. W., Toronto, Canada), a sample of which reads, “‘Truth and Utility’ is the great maxim of modern times…The large building is beautifully situated about a mile and a half from the city of Toronto, and has a most imposing appearance from Lake Ontario. The locality around is, for the most part, dry, airy, and pleasant; hence, in every respect peculiarly adapted for the purposes of a lunatic asylum…”.

This issue also contains the 4 1/2 PAGE-LENGTH illustrated article “THE HISTORY OF MAN” containing bust engravings of “CAFUSOS WOMAN” (aka Zambo, term referred to as a person mixed of African Slave and Native American) and “PAPUAN”. A sample of the article reads, “…In order to illustrate the above, Dr. Prichard introduces a chapter on ‘the Mixed Races of Men,’ and illustrates the subject by ‘A History of Several Mixed Human Race’…Mulattoes, the offspring of Europeans and negroes, are much more prolific than either of their parent stocks. The Men of Color, a mixed race between creoles and negroes, are, in many of the West Indies, a rapidly increasing people, and would eventually become permanent masters of these islands, but for the numerical superiority of the genuine negroes. According to statistics published in Paris, in 1835, the men of color formed about one-sixth of the entire population of the two Americas…”.

Additional articles in this issue include: “THE HORSE”, “ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF DIGESTION”, “LUCRETIA MOTT”, “Tobacco”, and MORE!

IN VERY GOOD CONDITION! Pages have a moderate damp stain in the lower inside corner, a slightly imperfect lower outside corner. The front page of this issue has a clean separation along the spine. We unconditionally warrant, without time limit, the authenticity of this original 1853 American Phrenological Journal. We have been dealing in historical newspapers and fine documents since 1974 DBA \"Historical Newspapers and Journals\". 10 day return privilege. Item will be carefully protected in flat cardboard packaging. Buyer pays Priority Post. Illinois residents add 9.25% sales tax. If you wish to offer and don\'t have a Paypal account, please contact us regarding your preferred form of payment.