The characters of Theophrastus / translated from the Greek, and illustrated by physiognomical sketches. To which are subjoined the Greek text, with notes, and hints on the individual varieties of human nature. By Francis Howell.

  • Theophrastus.
Date:
1824
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Credit: The characters of Theophrastus / translated from the Greek, and illustrated by physiognomical sketches. To which are subjoined the Greek text, with notes, and hints on the individual varieties of human nature. By Francis Howell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ENGRAVINGS IN THE GREEK TEXT. Keg. 2T. [The Ruffian.] Head of an African Wild Boar. Engraved by H. White. Keg. I. [The Shameless. ] Head of a ) igri abe Vulture. ‘ S. Williams. Keg. IA. [The Parsimonious.] The Miser. Keg. K. [The Filthy.] Head of a Sow. Engraved by J. Thompson. Keg. KXT. [The Fearful.] The Coward. Engraved by R. Austin. Keg. KH. [The Detractor.] The Gecko ;—a Reptile found in the West Indies: the venom of this animal is diffused over the whole surface of the body, and exudes from every pore. Engraved by S. Williams. ENGRAVINGS IN THE NOTES. PAGE 170. The Sophist. Engraved by S. Williams. 180. Profile of an Idiot. Engraved by M. Byfield. 185. Head ofa Girl. Engraved by S. Williams. 196. Outline of a Skull. Engraved by R. Austin.