Comparative Physiognomy

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. The first formidable obstacle we meet with is this: The naked skull of poor Yorick, notwithstanding its yawning eye sockets and ghastly grin, presents the evidences of his former warmth of affection and his racy wit, although the signs of these emotions in the face are obliterated for ever. Is there, then, nothing left of the skull but the cranial portion? And does not Physiognomy claim that the character is indicated in the features of the face, as well as in the expressions?