Language of the Hand

A mathematical way to learn the language of the hand

In presenting with this work the hands of famous people, I have done so with the object of enabling the student to study the hands of those with whose lives and characteristics he is probably acquainted, and also to show the reader at a glance the difference that exists between the hands of different temperaments. The most ancient records, however, are those found among the Hindus.

The Greek civilization has in many ways been considered the highest and most intellectual in the world, and here it was that palmistry, or cheiromancy-from the Greek the hand -grew flourished, and found favour in the sight of those whose names are as stars of honour in the firmament of knowledge....