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The Philosophy of Beards
Thomas S. Gowing
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Description for The Philosophy of Beards
Hardcover. This eccentric Victorian book argues a strong case for the universal wearing of a beard - that essential symbol of manly distinction since ancient times. Num Pages: 80 pages, 8 black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: WH; WZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 137 x 203 x 14. Weight in Grams: 228.
'The absence of Beard is usually a sign of physical and moral weakness.' 'Take two drawings of the head of a lion, one with and the other without the mane. You will see how much of the majesty of the king of the woods, as well as that of the lord of the earth, dwells in this free-flowing appendage.' 'There is scarcely a more naturally disgusting object than a beardless old man. The Beard keeps gradually covering, varying and beautifying, and imparts new graces even to decay, by heightening all that is still pleasing, veiling all that ... Read more
'The absence of Beard is usually a sign of physical and moral weakness.' 'Take two drawings of the head of a lion, one with and the other without the mane. You will see how much of the majesty of the king of the woods, as well as that of the lord of the earth, dwells in this free-flowing appendage.' 'There is scarcely a more naturally disgusting object than a beardless old man. The Beard keeps gradually covering, varying and beautifying, and imparts new graces even to decay, by heightening all that is still pleasing, veiling all that ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
British Library
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Number of Pages
80
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780712357661
SKU
V9780712357661
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About Thomas S. Gowing
Thomas S. Gowing is the author of Normal Schools: And the Principles of Government Interference with Education.
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