Some hints on the mind - a lecture (IA somehintsonmindl00hern)

By Herndon, William Henry, 1818-1891 · Published by Wikimedia Commons · Language: English
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Cover title Caption title: Hints on the mind Pamphlet, printed wrappers with title in line borders Handwritten inscription in pencil on p. [1]: "This was Herndon's copy. Bought from family 1967. J.T.H. [James T. Hickey] Pages 5-6 torn out 18 Subjects: Mind and body; Philosophy

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