The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading (Barnes & Noble Digital Library): A Practical Treatise on the Art Commonly Called Palmistry

William Benham explore the central ideas and beliefs of palmistry, the study of palm reading, in his turn-of-the-century book, The Laws of Scientific Hand Reading. Full of detailed illustrations and descriptions of everything from the meaning of smooth versus knotty fingers to the hairs on one's hand, this book will certainly come in "hand"-y for ages.