Cheiro's Language Of The Hand: A Complete Practical Work On The Sciences Of Cheirognomy And Cheiromancy Containing The System And Experience Of Cheiro
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Book: Fair
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A landmark work in the tradition of palmistry and occult science, Cheiro's Language of the Hand presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the twin disciplines of cheirognomy — the study of the hand's shape and structure — and cheiromancy, the art of reading the lines and mounts of the palm to divine character and destiny. Drawing on the personal system and extensive experience of Cheiro, one of the most celebrated and sought-after palmists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the text instructs readers in the precise methods used to interpret every aspect of the human hand, from the shape of the fingers to the subtlest markings on the palm. Written with confident, almost evangelical conviction, it argues that the hand is a living map of the individual's nature, potential, and fate, grounding its claims in both ancient esoteric tradition and the author's own remarkable case studies. Cheiro illustrates his principles with detailed diagrams and real-world examples drawn from his consultations with royalty, politicians, and celebrities of his era, lending the work an air of glamour and authority that few occult texts can match. Cheiro's Language of the Hand remains an essential reference for students of palmistry and a fascinating historical document of Victorian-era mysticism.
Author: Cheiro
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Herbert Jenkins
Genre: Reference & language
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in the tradition of palmistry and occult science, Cheiro's Language of the Hand presents a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the twin disciplines of cheirognomy — the study of the hand's shape and structure — and cheiromancy, the art of reading the lines and mounts of the palm to divine character and destiny. Drawing on the personal system and extensive experience of Cheiro, one of the most celebrated and sought-after palmists of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, the text instructs readers in the precise methods used to interpret every aspect of the human hand, from the shape of the fingers to the subtlest markings on the palm. Written with confident, almost evangelical conviction, it argues that the hand is a living map of the individual's nature, potential, and fate, grounding its claims in both ancient esoteric tradition and the author's own remarkable case studies. Cheiro illustrates his principles with detailed diagrams and real-world examples drawn from his consultations with royalty, politicians, and celebrities of his era, lending the work an air of glamour and authority that few occult texts can match. Cheiro's Language of the Hand remains an essential reference for students of palmistry and a fascinating historical document of Victorian-era mysticism.