Sure to be popular in the hipper precincts of Brooklyn (to say nothing of the Pacific Northwest), this eccentric Victorian volume makes a strong case for the universal wearing of beards. Reminding us that since ancient times the beard has been an essential symbol of manly distinction, Thomas S. Gowing (whom we trust had a spectacular beard) presents a moral case for eschewing the bitter bite of the razor. He contrasts the vigor and daring of the beardedsay, lumberjacks and Lincolnwith the undeniable effeminacy of the shaven. Manliness is found in the follicles, and the modern man should not forget that ladies, by their very nature, like everything manly,” and cannot fail to be charmed by a fine flow of curling comeliness.” Even old men can hold on to their vitality via their beards: The Beard keeps gradually covering, varying and beautifying, and imparts new graces even to decay, by highlighting all that is still pleasing, veiling all that is repulsive.” A truly strange polemic, The Philosophy of Beards is as charming as it is bizarre, the perfect gift for the manly man in your life.

The Philosophy of Beards

Humor & Entertainment

GOWING, THOMAS S.

Humor

British Library Publishing

A humorous and bizarre artifact from the Victorian culture of manliness, and the perfect gift book for the man in your life -- bearded or not. The Philosophy of Beards is a curious look into the Victorian culture of hyper-manliness. The author makes his case for the universal wearing of a beard--proclaiming that a beard is the essential symbol of manly virtue and distinction since time immemorial. The book is here republished for the first time since 1854 in this distinctive gift edition, edited by the British Library with illustrations of impressive beards from history.

Melville House

Thomas Gowing felt the mighty yet fragile English Beard to be threatened with extinction by an invasive foreign species, the Razor. So he set out to defend the furry face mammal in every conceivable way. The resulting lecture was received so enthusiastically by a bushy audience in Ipswich that it was soon turned into The Philosophy of Beards (1854) - the first book entirely devoted to this subject.ADVERTISEMENTProduct DetailsISBN-13: 9781078706520Publisher: Barnes & Noble PressPublication date: 08/05/2019Pages: 60Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.12(d)Customer ReviewsAverage Review 0Be the first to write a reviewWrite a ReviewShare This Item Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google PlusRecently ViewedRelated Searchesbook by john protevibook by jenny odellbook by gianni rodaribook by tahar ben jellounphilosophy bookbook by tommy wieringaExplore More Items Chalk: The Art and Erasure of Cy Twombly The most substantive biography of the artist to date...propulsive, positive and persuasive.-Holland Cotter, New York ... Quick View Death and Other Holidays Winner of the inaugural MIAMI BOOK FAIR/DE GROOT PRIZE for Best Novella The fiction debut ... Quick View The Devil in the Flesh Hailed by Jean Cocteau as a masterpiece, and by the Guardian as Bret Easton Ellis's ... Quick View Infinite Ground "Stunning-a totally original, surreal mystery shot through with hints of the best of C&#65533;sar Aira, Vladimir ... Quick View Luminous Chaos (The Mysteries of New Venice Series Book two in The Mysteries of New Venice, the steampunk adventure series The Guardian called ... Quick View Oliver Sacks: The Last Interview: And Other Conversations An extraordinary collection of interviews with the beloved doctor and author, whose research and books ... Quick View Pies and Tarts for Dinner and Dessert Bestselling cookbook author gives us 75+ easy-to-make recipes for savory meat pies and tarts- classic French ... Quick View Snowball's Chance This unauthorized companion to George Orwell's Animal Farm is a controversial parable about September 11th ... Quick View Barnes & Noble Press Publish your book with B&N Learn More The B&N Mastercard(R) 5% Back on All B&N Purchases Learn More Barnes & Noble Caf&#65533; Relax and Refuel Visit BN Caf&#65533; Become a B&N Member Members Save Every Day Learn More B&N Services Advertise Affiliate Program Publisher & Author Guidelines Bulk Order Discounts B&N Membership B&N Mastercard B&N Kids' Club B&N Educators B&N BookfairsShipping Shipping FAQsNOOK NOOK Tablets & eReaders NOOK Mobile AppsAbout Us About B&N Barnes & Noble, Inc. Careers at B&N B&N Kitchen B&N PressQuick Help Customer Service Buy Online, Pick up in Store Order Status Easy Returns Product Recalls Corrections & Updates eBook SettlementFind a StoreSign up for savings, news, updatesSubmit your email address to receive Barnes & Noble offers & updates. You can view Barnes & Noble's Privacy Policy here. Unsubscribe from our emails at any time. Facebook Twitter Instagram Terms of Use Copyright & Trademark Privacy Policy Sitemap Accessibility(c)1997-2019 Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Inc.122 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10011Lorem ipsum dolor nam faucibus, tellus nec varius faucibus, lorem nisl dignissim risus, vitae suscipit lectus non eros.Barnes & Noble uses cookies to offer you a better user experience. By clicking "Accept All Cookies" you agree to the storing of cookies on your device in accordance with our Cookie Policy

The Philosophy of Beards: Physiological, Artistic & Historical

Self-Help

Independently published

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Gerstenberg Verlag

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