My Battle for Life: The Autobiography of A Phrenologist (1857)

My Battle For Life: The Autobiography Of A Phrenologist (1857) is a book written by David George Goyder, detailing his life and experiences as a phrenologist. The book covers his childhood, education, and early career as a teacher before he discovered his passion for phrenology. Goyder goes on to describe his travels throughout England, Scotland, and Ireland, where he studied and lectured on phrenology. The book also delves into Goyder's personal life, including his marriage and children, as well as his struggles with financial difficulties and health issues. Throughout the book, Goyder emphasizes the importance of phrenology in understanding human behavior and character, and he shares numerous anecdotes and case studies to illustrate his points. Overall, My Battle For Life provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a phrenologist in the mid-19th century, and it sheds light on the cultural and intellectual trends of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.