Bøker av Mary Anne Galton Schimmelpenninck

In this work of aesthetics, Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck explores the nature of beauty and its relation to truth and goodness. She argues that beauty is not simply a matter of superficial appearance, but rather is a reflection of deeper spiritual realities. This volume also includes a classification of deformities, an essay on the temperaments, and reflections on Grecian and Gothic architecture. With its interdisciplinary approach to the study of beauty, this book will be of interest to scholars of philosophy, art history, and literature.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This book provides a detailed account of the destruction of the monastery of Port Royal des Champs in France during the 18th century. It explores the political, social, and religious factors that led to the demolition and the impact it had on the local community. Readers will gain a fascinating insight into a significant event in French history.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Phrenology, the study of the shape of the skull as an indication of personality traits, was a popular field in the 19th century. Schimmelpenninck's book provides an in-depth look at the practice of phrenology, offering methods for accurately recording skull measurements and providing analysis of the results. This book is a fascinating glimpse into a now-defunct science.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Mary Anne Schimmelpenninck, an English writer and mystic, compiled this book of fragments from the Bible. Drawing from both the Old and New Testaments, she brings to light lesser-known passages and offers insightful commentary on their meaning.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.