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Observations On the Phrenological Development of Burke, Hare, and Other Atrocious Murderers
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Observations On the Phrenological Development of Burke, Hare, and Other Atrocious Murderers

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This book explores the controversial theory of phrenology through a study of the skulls of notorious murderers, including Burke and Hare. Stone provides detailed analysis of the bumps and ridges of their skulls and draws conclusions about their character and criminal tendencies. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of criminology or the pseudoscientific fads of the 19th century.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Date
18 July 2023
Pages
306
ISBN
9781022840720

This book explores the controversial theory of phrenology through a study of the skulls of notorious murderers, including Burke and Hare. Stone provides detailed analysis of the bumps and ridges of their skulls and draws conclusions about their character and criminal tendencies. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of criminology or the pseudoscientific fads of the 19th century.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Legare Street Press
Date
18 July 2023
Pages
306
ISBN
9781022840720