The Philosophy of Beards. A Lecture Physiological, Artistic and Historical
| Author | : Thomas S. Gowing |
| Publisher | : Aegitas |
| Total Pages | : 112 |
| Release | : 2021-04-22 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780369405425 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0369405420 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (25 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Philosophy of Beards. A Lecture Physiological, Artistic and Historical by : Thomas S. Gowing
Download or read book The Philosophy of Beards. A Lecture Physiological, Artistic and Historical written by Thomas S. Gowing and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eccentric Victorian book argues a strong case for the universal wearing of a beard – that essential symbol of manly distinction since ancient times. Thomas S. Gowing contrasts the vigour and daring of bearded men through history with the undeniable effeminacy of the clean-shaven. He reminds the modern man that and 'ladies, by their very nature, like everything manly and ', and cannot fail to be charmed by a and 'fine flow of curling comeliness and '.
