Palmistry: The Language of the Hand [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

Cheiro (Author)

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Publication Date: June 7, 1999

The Language of the Hand
A brand-new edition of the classic work first published in 1894. Cheiro was a renowned palmist whose world travels gained attention in the press and whose palm readings for the rich and famous of his day, including Mark Twain, elicited words of praise. In this unique book are methods for reading personalities, recognizing astrological links, and prognostication, along with drawings of hands showing structural types and lines. A series of photographic hand prints taken directly from the famous people Cheiro read for, such as Sara Bernhardt, is also included.

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The Language of the Hand
A brand-new edition of the classic work first published in 1894. Cheiro was a renowned palmist whose world travels gained attention in the press and whose palm readings for the rich and famous of his day, including Mark Twain, elicited words of praise. In this unique book are methods for reading personalities, recognizing astrological links, and prognostication, along with drawings of hands showing structural types and lines. A series of photographic hand prints taken directly from the famous people Cheiro read for, such as Sara Bernhardt, is also included.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: Gramercy; First Edition edition (June 7, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517189305
• ISBN-13: 978-0517189306
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #952,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More Than Just Palmistry, June 12, 2002

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This review is from: Palmistry: The Language of the Hand (Hardcover)

I read this book over 34 years ago, when "the new age" was not yet mainstream. When books of palmistry, astrology and other esoteric subjects were found in perhaps only one bookstore and called "Occult."

A renewed interest in the subject of palmistry recently prompted me to look for this work by Cheiro. I was delighted to see that indeed it had been reprinted. And even more delighted to read the personal thoughts of Cheiro which surprisingly mirror many of my own - so many years later.

For serious students of palmistry I feel this book is a must and for those simply interested in the subject as yet another look into the mysteries of life, they will not be disappointed by this easy to understand look at a very poignant subject.

15 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good for the Beginners as well the Professionals, January 22, 2000

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This review is from: Palmistry: The Language of the Hand (Hardcover)

Cheiro brings this art of Palmistry from the root of India to almost everyone who wants to know about their destiny and he does this in a very elaborate manner so that one would become a pro. after he read this book. Hats off to Cheiro.