Originally published in the early 1900s, this book is 'A Complete Practical Work on the Sciences of Cheirognomy and Cheiromancy, By Which Means the Character, and the Past, Present and Future Events of the Life, May be Read in the Formation of the Hands'. The book is an exhaustive study of the practise of Palmistry, with detailed descriptions and diagrams to aid the practitioner in interpretation. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include : Preface The Science of Palmistry (A Short History) Part 1 Cheirognomy Types of Hands The Divisions of the Hand The Mounts, Their Characteristics and Various Signs Found Thereon Part 2 Cheiromancy Lesser Lines