A Branch of the Prophetic Plant
Anon
Genre: | News-Commentary, Drollery |
Subjects: | Astrology, Phrenology, Religion, Prognostication |
Discusses the alleged abilities of Professor Zoroaster, a practitioner of the science of 'Astro-Phrenology', which he performs 'on moral and Christian principles'. Notes that he quotes scripture 'on behalf of fortune-telling by the stars', but wishes him confined to a cell. | |
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