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The mysteries of human nature explained by a new system of nervous physiology to which is added, A review of the errors of spiritualism, and instructions for developing or resisting the influence by which subjects and mediums are made

"Twenty years ago, having made the discovery that the brain is divided, and its organs arranged, in the manner represented in the frontispiece, I published "A New System of Phrenology," the principal novelty of which consisted in the tripartite division of the brain. Since that time, I have been constantly engaged in the study of phreno-nervous physiology. Standing aloof, as far as possible, from all associations which are calculated to prejudice the mind, insensibly, against any particular conclusions to which facts naturally tend, I have endeavored to cultivate the disposition, and acquire the ability, to form an impartial and independent judgment concerning matters which relate to the great mysteries of our nature. That I have committed some errors of fact, as well as of judgment, there can be little doubt; but it is a consolation to believe, that there will be no lack of friendly critics to point them out, and prevent them from doing any serious injury"--Preface. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved).

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