The Hand Phrenologically Considered Being a Glimpse at the Relation of the Mind with the Organisation of the Body

"The Hand Phrenologically Considered" by Anonymous is an exploration of the connection between a person's mind and their physical form, especially focusing on how the features of their hands might reveal parts of their character. This nonfiction book examines the ideas of phrenology, which tried to connect people's actions and personalities to their physical traits. The author studies diverse hand shapes, classifying them into groups like elementary, sensitive, motive, and psychical, and linking these to different mental and emotional traits. The book uses examples from history and what the author saw at the time to suggest that by studying hands, we can understand the way humans work and the differences between people.