leading popularizer of phrenology in Britain; author of the controversial and best selling Constitution of Man; born in Edin, brother of Andrew COMBE and Abram Combe (an advocate of Owenite socialism); qualified as a Writer to the Signet (lawyer), but increasingly devoted himself to writing; involved with the Br Assn, but opposed its exclusiveness and its exclusion of phrenology; attracted to phrenology after hearing SPURZHEIM lecture in Edin; promoter, leading contributor to, and sometime proprietor of the PHREN J; founding member of the EDIN PHREN SOC, 1820; between 1822 and 1840 lectured in Edin, Glasgow, Birmingham, Bath, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and in US and Germany; first began teaching and lecturing on phrenology in Edin in May 1822; first lectured to working-class audiences in 1832; left money for a George Combe Trust, a part of which was used to fund the George Combe labs in Edin in 1907. (DNB; Gibbon, Life, 1878. For other biographical and obituary notices,
Works as Listed by Roger Cooter (1989)
238.1
— 238.1 "Explanation of the Physiognomical System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim," Scots Mag & Edin Lit Misc, 79 (Apr 1817): 242-50+ plate.
238.2
— 238.2 [Res non verba queso"], "Observations on the physiognomical system of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, to editor," LIT & STAT MAG FOR SCOT, 2 (Aug 1818): 233-44.
238.3
— 238.3 ["Res non verba quaeso"], 'On the utility of the System of Gall and Spurzheim,' LIT & STAT MAG FOR SCOT, 2 (Nov 1818): 345-63.
238.4
— 238.4 ["Res non verba quaeso"], "On the philosophy of Dugald Stewart, Esq, and comparison betwixt it and the system of Gall and Spurzheim" LIT & STAT MAG FOR SCOT, 3 (Feb 1819): 34-51.
238.5
— 238.5 Essays on the System of Gall and Spurzheim. Extracted from the "Literary and Statistical Magazine for Scotland," 1819. Pp. 47. [Offprint, Combe Coll, NLS]
238.6
— 238.6 ["Res non verba quaeso"], "Phrenology [with list of faculties from SPURZHEIM'S Outlines of the Physiognomical System and plate of views; includes a handbill advertising Luke O'NEILL, suppliers of casts]," LIT & STAT MAG FOR SCOT, 3 (Aug 1819): 288-90.
238.7
— 238.7 Essays on Phrenology, or an Inquiry into the Principles and Utility of the System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim, and into the Objections Made Against it. Edin: printed for Bell & Bradfute, 1819. Pp. 392. (Philadelphia edn, 1822.)
238.8
— 238.8 *Outlines of the Phrenological System of Drs. Gall and Spurzheim. Edin: printed by William Aitchison, 1819 [from the LIT & STAT MAG FOR SCOT, 1819]. Pp. 16. BL copy, with MS notations, has a back-page advertisement for Luke O'NEIL and son, with "casts from G. Mackenzie's collection." 2nd edn, as Outlines of Phrenology, appeared in TRANS [EDIN] PHREN SOC, [1] (1823): 66-88; 3rd edn, revised and enlarged, Edin: J. Anderson, 1824, pp. 29 (reviewed PHREN 2 [1824/5]: 141); 4th edn, 1828; 5th edn, 1835; 6th edn, 1836; 7th edn, 1838; 8th edn, 1844 [Pp. 33]; 9th edn, 1854, 10th edn, revised by R. COX, 1863. J,
238.9
— 238.9 Phrenological Observations on the Cerebral Development of David Haggart, who was lately executed at Edinburgh for Murder, and whose life has since been published. Edin: W & C Tait, 1821. Pp. 57.
238.10
— 238.10 [Haggart, David], The Life of David Haggart. Written by Himself, while Under Sentence of Death [recorded and introduced by George Robertson]. With an Appendix on Haggart's Cerebral Development by Geo. Combe. Edin: W & C Tait, 1821. Pp. 169. [copy in Combe Coll, NLS, is signed by Haggart and presented by GR]
238.11
— 238.11 "[Review of William SCOTT] Observations on Phrenology," LONDON MAG, 6 (Sept 1822): 198-204.
238.12
— 238.12 Prospectus of Lectures on Phrenology by Mr. George Combe, to be delivered in the Clyde St. Hall, commencing on Wed. 14th May 1823, at 8 o'clock A.M. and to be continued on Fridays, Mondays and Wednesdays thereafter, at the same hour. Edin: [printed], 1823. Pp. 9. *TRANS [EDIN] PHREN SOC, [1] (1823):
238.13
— 238.13 "Preliminary Dissertation on the Progress and Application of Phrenology": 1-62.
238.15
— 238.15 "Case of Deficiency in the Power of Perceiving and Distinguishing Colours, accompanied with a small development of the Organ, in Mr. James Milne, Brassfounder in Edinburgh," 222-32.
238.16
— 238.16 "Report upon the Cast of Miss Clara Fisher": 281-8
238.17
— 238.17 "The Case of the Boy J. G.": 294-300.
238.18
— 238.18 "On inferring Natural Dispositions and Talents from Development of Brain": 306-18.
238.19
— 238.19 "Observations on Evidence in Favour of Phrenology afforded by Reports on the Cerebral Development of Executed Criminals, as indicated by their Skulls," 319-26.
238.20
— 238.20 "Case of Mary Macinnes, who murdered William Howat," 362-379.
238.21
— 238.21 "Phrenological Analysis of some of the Maxims of La Rochefoucault," 382-92.
238.22
— 238.22 "Correspondence Betwixt Mr. George Combe and Dr. Barclay," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 46-55. (On BARCLAY'S references to GALL and SPURZHEIM in his lectures on comparative anatomy.)
238.23
— 238.23 *"Dialogue between a Philosopher of the Old School and a Phrenologist," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 65-72, 200-17. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 1-10.)
238.24
— 238.24 *"Materialism and Scepticism [Review of Thomas REN- NELL'S Remarks on Scepticism (1821) and FORSTER'S Somatopsychonoologia (1823)]," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 120-146.
238.25
— 238.25 "Cranioscopy, by Dr. Roget--Supplement to the Encyclopaedia Britannica," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 165-176.
238.26
— 238.26 "Dugald Stewart, Esq. on Milton's Garden of Eden," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 195-200. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 69-74.)
238.27
— 238.27 "Phrenological Analysis of Mr. Owen's New Views of Society," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 218-237, 463-6. (Reprinted as 'Comparative Influence on Nature and Circumstances in the Formation of Human Character', in R. COX, 1836: 47-53.) [See also R. OWEN 1823/4.]
238.29
— 238.29 "Phrenology applied to the Education of a Youth," PHREN J, 1 (1823/4): 505-8. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 272-6.)
238.30
— 238.30 Elements of Phrenology. Edin: John Anderson Jun; London: Simpkin & Marshall, 1824. Pp. 224. (Reviewed, PHREN J, 1 [1823/4]: 615-25.) 2nd edn, 1825; 3rd edn, 1825; 4th edn, 1836; 5th edn, 1836; 6th edn, 1845; 7th edn, 1850. American edns from 1826.
238.31
— 238.31 *"On the Best Means of Making Converts to Phrenology," PHREN J, 2 (1824/5): 130-2. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 266-8.)
238.32
— 238.32 "Phrenology Applied to Criticism in the Fine Arts," PHREN J, 2 (1824/5): 201-6. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 113-7.)
238.33
— 238.33 "Letter on the Functions of Concentrativeness," PHREN J, 2 (1824/5): 246-50.
238.34
— 238.34 "Education--London University," PHREN J, 2 (1824/5): 432-49. (Reprinted as "On the Advantages of Education," in R. COX, 1836: 311-14.)
238.35
— 238.35 A System of Phrenology. 2nd edn, Edin: J. Anderson, 1825. Pp. 566. (1st edn was the Essays, 1819; reviewed, PHREN J, 3 [1825/6]: 104-120.) 3rd edn enlarged, 1830; German trs by HIRSCHFELD, 1833; 4th edn, 1836; 5th edn, 1843, 2 vols, including a chapt on "Mesmeric Phrenology" (re- ) viewed, PHREN J, 16 [1843]: 174-82); 10th edn, revised by James COXE, 1863. American edns from 1834 to 1886.
238.36
— 238.36 *"The Press and Political Economy," PHREN J, 3 (1825/6): 47-51. (Reprinted as "Estimate of the Authority of Clever Practical Men in the profounder and more abstract Departments of Science," in R. COX, 1836; 232-4.)
238.37
— 238.37 *"Scolding of Juries," PHREN J, 3 (1825/6): 310-13. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 96-8.)
238.38
— 238.38 "Commercial Distress," PHREN J, 3 (1825/6): 313-22. (Phrenological analysis of distress--too much Acquisitiveness, etc.)
238.39
— 238.39 Letter from George Combe to Francis Jeffrey, Esq. in Answer to his Criticism on Phrenology Contained in No. LXXXVIII of the Edinburgh Review. Edin: J. Anderson, 1826. Pp. 81. (Reprinted from PHREN J, 4 [1826/7]: 1-82.)
238.40
— 238.40 "Orbiston--Meeting of the Proprietors," Co-op Mag, 1 (Nov 1826): 342-8.
238.41
— 238.41 "Second Letter to Francis Jeffrey, Esq. In Answer to his Note on Phrenology, in No. 89 of the Edinburgh Review," PHREN J, 4 (1826/7): 242-51.
238.42
— 238.42 "Controversy with Sir Wm. Hamilton," PHREN J, 4 (1826/7): 377-407.
238.43
— 238.43 "Case of Mental Derangement, with Gradual Diminution of the Size of the Head," PHREN J, 4 (1826/7): 495-502. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 152-7.)
238.44
— 238.44 "Glasgow Bridewell," PHREN J, 4 (1826/7): 559-68. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 209-15.)
238.45
— 238.45 On Human Responsibility as Affected by Phrenology. Read to the Edinburgh Phrenological Society 2 February 1826. [Edinburgh: privately printed, 1826]. Pp. 29. [Combe Coll, NLS] (Privately circulated first draft of the Constitution of Man.)
238.46
— 238.46 *Notes in Answer to Mr. Scott's Remarks on Mr. Combe's Essay on the Natural Constitution of Man. Edin: P. NEILL, 1827. Pp. 28.
238.47
— 238.47 The Constitution of Man Considered in Relation to External Objects. Edin: J. Anderson, 1828. Pp. 319. (Reviewed PHREN J, 5 (1828/9): 344-55.) 2nd-3rd edns, corrected and enlarged, 1835; 4th revised edn, "The Henderson" or "People's edn," 1835; 5th edn, 1841; 6th-8th edns, 1847; 9th edn, 1866. Trs into Swedish (as "The Doctrine of Happiness on Earth") 1833, German by HIRSCHFELD, 1836, and into Polish, 1843. American eds from 1828; those with an additional chapter on the harmony between phrenology and revelation, by Joseph A. WARNE, date from 1835. An edn abridged "for the use of schools" was brought out by Orville Taylor in Albany, New York, in 1836; Edin edns appeared in 1838, 1841 and 1847.
238.48
— 238.48 "Correspondence Published in the Caledonian Mercury Between Sir Wm. Hamilton and Dr. Spurzheim, and Between Sir Wm. Hamilton and Mr. Geo. Combe," PHREN J, 5 (1828/9): 1-69.
238.49
— 238.49 "Renewed Correspondence Between Sir Wm. Hamilton, Bart., and Mr. Geo. Combe," PHREN J, 5 (1828/9): 153-8. (Together with some unpublished correspondence between SPUR- ZHEIM and HAMILTON, and SPURZHEIM's lecture on the frontal sinuses, these articles constituted Sir William Hamilton and Phrenology, Edin: Oliver & Boyd, 1828, pp. 69.)
238.50
— 238.50 "Evidence Against Phrenology by Thomas Stone [Correspondence in Caledonian Mercury between James Syme, COMBE and STONE]," PHREN J, 5 (1828/9): 264-73.
238.51
— 238.51 "Phrenological Observations on the Cerebral Development of Wm. Burk [sic], executed for Murder at Edinburgh on 28th June, 1829, and on the Development of William Hare, His Accomplice. Read to Phrenological Society, 5th Feb, 1829," PHREN J, 5 (1828/9): 549-72.
238.52
— 238.52 Answer to 'Observations on the Phrenological Development of Burke, Hare, and other Atrocious Murderers, etc-by Thomas Stone, Esq' etc. Edin: J. Anderson, 1829. Pp. 15.
238.53
— 238.53 "Answer to 'Observations... by Thomas Stone'," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 1-14.
238.54
— 238.54 Letter on the Prejudices of the Great in Science and Philosophy against Phrenology, Addressed to the Editor of the Edinburgh Weekly Journal. Edin: J. Anderson, 1829. (Reprinted from PHREN J, 6 [1829-30]: 14-38. See also "Remark upon. By a Correspondent," ibid: 182-9.)
238.55
— 238.55 "Report of Mr. Combe's Visit to Dublin--letter to Phrenological Journal 10 June 1829 [including his visits to the Richmond Asylum and to the Penitentiary]," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 75-93.
238.56
— 238.56 *"Address to Students of Logic and Moral Philosophy," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 191-200. (Reprinted in R. COX, 1836: 279-292.)
238.57
— 238.57 "Practical Phrenology--Choosing Servants by their Heads--Criminal Legislation," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 211-22.
238.58
— 238.58 "General View of the Functions of the Spinal Marrow in Nerves," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 297-303. (Extracts from C. BELL, Anatomy and Physiology of the Human Body, vol 2, 7th edn, 1829.)
238.59
— 238.59 "Condition of the Labouring Classes (from the Leeds Mercury)," PHREN J, 6 (1829/30): 630-4.
238.60
— 238.60 Syllabus of Lectures on Phrenology to be delivered by Mr. Combe, in the Clyde St. Hall, Edinburgh, Commencing Thursday, 14th January 1830, at 3 pm. [printed] Pp. 8. [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.61
— 238.61 *"On the Reciprocal Influence of the Digestive, Nervous, and Sanguiferous Systems," PHREN J, 7 (1831/2): 97-102.
238.62
— 238.62 *"Parliamentary Reform Considered in Relation to the Moral and Intellectual Improvement of the People," PHREN J, 7 (1831/2): 118-131, 587-97.
238.64
— 238.64 "Phrenological View of the Question of Colonial Slavery PHREN J, 8 (1832/4): 77-92.
238.65
— 238.65 "On the American Scheme of establishing colonies of free Negro Emigrants on the Coast of Africa, as Exemplified in Liberia," PHREN J, 8 (1832/4): 145-60.
238.66
— 238.66 *"Caldwell on the Improvement of Man," PHREN J, 8 (1832/4): 605-27. (Review of CALDWELL'S Thoughts on the True Mode of Improving the Condition of Man, Lexington [1833], and "Thoughts on the Pathology, Prevention and treatment of Intemperance, as a form of Mental Derangement," Transylvania J of Med, Sept 1832.)
238.67
— 238.67 Lectures on Popular Education, delivered to the Edinburgh Philosophical Association for procuring instruction in useful and entertaining science, in April and November, 1833. Edin: J. Anderson, Jun, 1833. Pp. 80. 2nd edn, corrected and enlarged, 1837; 3rd edn, 1848. 1st American edn, 1836.
238.68
— 238.68 [Review of] A Discourse on the Studies of the University. By Adam Sedgwick. 3rd ed. Cambridge, 1834," PHREN J, 9 (1834/6): 1-17.
238.69
— 238.69 Phrenological Development of Robert Burns. From a Cast of his Skull Moulded at Dumfries, the 31st Day of March 1834. With Remarks by George Combe. Edin: [printed], April 1834. Pp. 7. Reprinted, Edin: W. & A. K. Johnson, 1859. (See R. COX, 1834.)
238.71
— 238.71 [Prospectus of] [7] Lectures on Education. Mr. Combe [at Newcastle Lit & Phil Soc] 7th Oct - 28th Oct. 1835. Newcastle: [printed 1835]. (Tickets 10s 6d to members, single lect 3s.) [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.72
— 238.72 Testimonials on Behalf of George Combe as a Candidate for the Chair of Logic in the University of Edinburgh. Edin: John Anderson jun, 1836. Pp. 172. (Over 70 testimonials to the value of phrenology.)
238.73
— 238.73 "Case of Mr. N. presenting disease in the organ of Combativeness on the left side, attended with change of temper; and of disease in the left Corpus Striatum, attended with loss of the use of words," PHREN J, 10 (1836/7): 352-68.
238.74
— 238.74 The Suppressed Documents: or, an Appeal to the Public against the Conductors of the Scottish Guardian [organ of Church of Scotland]. Glasgow [John M'Leod]: 1836. Pp. 14. (Reviewed in PHREN J, 10 [1836/7]: 103-12.) ,"
238.75
— 238.75 *The Suppressed Documents: being a correspondence on the Relation between Phrenology and the Doctrine of Origi nal Sin, etc. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, [?1836]. Pp. 14. (6d). (Unlocated; advertised in publisher's flysheet.)
238.76
— 238.76 Lectures on Moral Philosophy; [or the Duties of Man Considered in His Individual, Social and Domestic Capacities] delivered before the 'Edinburgh Philosophical Society [sic] [at Edinburgh, in the winter session of 1835-1836], and reported for the 'Edinburgh Chronicle', Boston: Marsh, Capen & Lyon, 1836. Pp. 183. 2nd edn, 1840; 3rd edn, Edin: 1846 (reviewed PHREN J, 19 [1846]: 283-4)
238.77
— 238.77 "Specimen of Antiphrenological Facts--Correspondence between Mr. G. Combe and Mr. David Dunn, Teacher at New Lanark," PHREN J, 10 (1836/7): 267-270. (Positions COMBE relative to Robert OWEN.)
238.78
— 238.78 "On the Nature of the Evidence by Which the Functions of Different Parts of the Brain May be Established," PHREN J, 10 (1836/7): 556-66.
238.79
— 238.79 "On the Institutions of Germany," PHREN J, 10 (1836/7): 698-706, and 11 (1838): 22-33.
238.80
— 238.80 "Remarks on Mr. E. J. Hytch's Communication on the Improvement of Phrenological Bust. In a letter to the editor," PHREN J, 11 (1838): 107-12.
238.82
— 238.82 "Mr. George Combe's lectures on phrenology," Birmingham J, 26 May 1838: 5; 2 June: 6; 9 June: 7; 16 June: 6; [14th lecture] 23 June: 7. (For further quotation from, along with criticism, see NEW MORAL WORLD, 1838.)
238.83
— 238.83 On the Functions of the Cerebellum, by Drs. Gall, Vimont and Broussais, translated from the French by Geo. Combe: also Answers to the Objections Urged Against Phrenology by Drs. Roget, Rudolphi, Prichard and Tiedemann, by George Combe and Dr. A. Combe. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1838. Pp. 339. (Reviewed, PHREN J, 11 (1838): 298-307.)
238.84
— 238.84 "Appendix on 'Phrenological Remarks on the relation between the natural Talents and dispositions of Nations, and the Development of their Brains'," in S. G. MORTON, Crania Americana (1839)
238.85
— 238.85 "[Review of Samuel George] Morton's Crania Americana [reprinted from Amer J Sci & Arts, No. 2, 38 (1839)]," [1839] Pp. 32.
238.86
— 238.86 "Introductory Notice" [to] Benjamin Rush, An Inquiry into the Influence of Physical Causes upon the Moral Faculty [1786]. Philadelphia: Haswell, Barrington & Haswell, 1839: pp. 28. ("The nearest approach to Dr. Gall's discovery, which has come under my notice".) Reviewed PHREN J, 12 [1839]: 276-8.)
238.87
— 238.87 [16] Lectures on Phrenology; by George Combe, esq., including its application to the present and prospective condition of the United States. With notes, an introductory essay, and an historical sketch by Dr. Andrew Boardman. New York: S. Coleman, 1839. Pp. 389. (Reviewed PHREN J, 13 [1840]: 162-8.) 3rd edn, 1871.
238.88
— 238.88 An Address delivered at the Anniversary celebration of the Birth of Spurzheim and the Organization of the Boston Phrenological Society, December 31, 1839. Boston: Marsh, Capon, Lyon & Webb, 1840. Pp. 28. Reprinted in PHREN J, 15 (1842): 193-213.
238.89
— 238.89 "On the Size of Sir Walter Scott's Brain, and the Phrenological Development indicated by his Bust," PHREN J, 12 (1839): 44-9.
238.90
— 238.90 Notes on the United States of North America, During a Phrenological Visit in 1838-9-40. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1841. 3 vols. Another ed, 2 vols, Philadelphia 1841.
238.91
— 238.91 "On the Application Of Phrenology to the Purposes of the Guarantee Society, for providing Security for Persons in Situations of Trust, where Sureties are required, on payment of an Annual Premium," PHREN J, 14 (1841): 297-310. (Read at the PHREN ASSN meeting 4 June 1841, at the conclusion of which SAMPSON announced that the Guarantee Soc, "had passed a resolution to adopt the aid of phrenology for the purpose of the Company.")
238.92
— 238.92 [Review of Education in Massachusetts] State of Massachusetts," EDIN REV, 73 (July 1841): 486-502.
238.93
— 238.93 "Norfolk Island--Reform in Convict Treatment [by Capt MACONOCHIE]," PHREN J, 15 (1842): 22-32. Reprinted from the Scotsman, 29 Sept 1841.
238.94
— 238.94 [With C. J. A. MITTERMAIER], On the Application of Phrenology to Criminal Legislation and Prison Discipline [from the PHREN J, 16 (1843): 1-19].
238.95
— 238.95 "Phrenological Observations in Germany and Italy to editor," PHREN J, 17 (1843): 26-31. -
238.96
— 238.96 "State of Phrenology in Germany," PHREN J, 16 (1843): 351-8.
238.97
— 238.97 *The Life and Dying Testimony of Abram Combe in Favour of Robert Owen's New Views of Men and Society [edited and introduced by Alexander Campbell]. London: James Watson; Edin: H. Robinson; Glasgow: W. Love; Manchester: A. Heywood, 1844. Pp. 24. (Essentially the same as that in Coop Mag, Nov 1827: 517-20, 560-9; shows the Owenite Orbiston community, to which Abram Combe was attached, to have been largely impractical.)
238.98
— 238.98 "On the Application of Phrenology to the Fine Arts," PHREN J, 17 (1844): 113-40, 225-246. (Also offprinted, pp. 28.)
238.99
— 238.99 "On the Law of Copyright," PHREN J, 17 (1844): 321- 7.
238.100
— 238.100 "Letter to a German Sculptor settled in Rome, on the Application of Phrenology to the Fine Arts," PHREN J, 17 (1844) 356-9.
238.101
— 238.101 Notes on the New Reformation in Germany, and on National Education, and the Common Schools of Massachusetts [originally published in the Scotsman]. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1845. Pp. 37. (Reviewed PHREN J, 18 [1846]: 80.) 79-
238.102
— 238.102 "[Review of] Maconochie's Management of Prisoners in the Australian Colonies," PHREN J, 18 (1845): 101-22. (Offprinted as Penal Colonies: the Management of Prisoners in the Australian Colonies. By Capt. Maconochie, late Superintendent of Norfolk Island. Edin: 1845. Pp. 22.)
238.103
— 238.103 "A Visit to Dr. [Luigi] Ferrarese of Naples," PHREN J, 18 (1845): 139-142.
238.104
— 238.104 "Instances of Successful Moral Treatment of Criminals," PHREN J, 18 (1845): 205-9.
238.105
— 238.105 "On the State of Phrenology in South-western Germany," PHREN J, 18, (1845): 293-8.
238.106
— 238.106 "Correspondence between Geo. Combe, Esq., Professor Reid, and Dr. Laycock, on the Reflex Anatomy and Physiology of the Brain," LANCET, 30 Aug-4 Oct 1845: 231-3, 255-8, 283-4, 308-10, 347-8, 364.
238.107
— 238.107 "On the Cerebral Development and Moral and Intellectual Character of Raphael Sanzio d'Urbino," PHREN J, 19 (1846): 42-56.
238.108
— 238.108 "On the Works of Raphael," PHREN J, 19 (1846): 310-14; and 20 (1847): 126-147. (Offprinted, Edin: 1846.)
238.109
— 238.109 "On Criticisms Upon Phrenology. A Review Reviewed [i.e., SKAE'S 1846 review in the BR QUART REV]," LANCET, 19 Dec 1846: 661-3; and 2 Jan 1847: 8-11. (Reprinted, with additional strictures by STRATON in PHREN J, 20 (1847): 63- 80.]
238.110
— 238.110 "Phrenology: Rejoinder to Dr. Skae," LANCET, 21 Aug 1847: 194-6.
238.111
— 238.111 "On National Education," PHREN J, 20 (1847): 1-35. Reprinted as Remarks on National Education: Being an Inquiry into the Right and Duty of Government to Educate the People. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1847. Pp. 37. 5th ed, 1848. (4d). Reprinted in G. COMBE, R. COX, et al., Moral and Intellectual Science Applied to the Elevation of Society, New York; Fowler & Wells, 1848: 5-43.
238.112
— 238.112 "Thoughts on Capital Punishment," PHREN J, 20 (1847): 347-59. (In Reply to "The Use of Capital Punishment," Scotsman, 9 and 30 May, and 13 June 1846). Reprinted, Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1847. Pp. 16. (3d), and in G. COMBE, R. COX, et al., Moral and Intellectual Science Applied to the Elevation of Society, New York: Fowler & Wells, 1848: 203-17.
238.113
— 238.113 "On the Relation between Religion and Science," PHREN J, 20 (1847): 193-239. Reprinted, Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1847. Pp. 45. 4th edn, 1857. (Intended as a sequel to Remarks on National Education, it also appeared as a new chapter in the 9th edn of the Constitution of Man [1847] and was reprinted in G. COMBE, R. COX, et al., Moral and Intellectual Science Applied to the Elevation of Society, New York: Fowler & Wells, 1848: 113-65.)
238.114
— 238.114 Preface and Notes to E. P. Hurlbut, Essays on Human Rights and their Political Guarantees. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1847. Pp. 95. (Reviewed PHREN J, 20 [1847]: 147-8.)
238.115
— 238.115 Answer [to] Attack on "The Constitution of Man" contained in "Nature and Revelation Harmonious: A Defence of Scripture Truths Assailed in Mr. George Combe's Work on the Constitution of Man, etc. By the Rev. C. J. Kennedy, Paisley; Published under the sanction of the Scottish Association for opposing Prevalent Errors." Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1848. Pp. 15. 2nd edn, 1857. (1st published in PHREN J, 20 [1847]: 425-35.)
238.116
— 238.116 What Should Secular Education Embrace? Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1848. Pp. 34. 2nd edn, 1848.
238.117
— 238.117 "Secular Education in London--to editor," Scotsman. Offprinted, ND. Pp. 7. [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.118
— 238.118 The Life and Correspondence of Andrew Combe, M.D. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart; London: Longman & Co, and Simpkin, Marshall & Co, 1850. Pp. 563. (Lists Andrew's contributions to the TRANS [EDIN] PHREN SOC, to PHREN J, and to BR & FOR MED REV.)
238.119
— 238.119 Secular Education. Lecture on the Comparative Influence of the Natural Sciences and 'The Shorter Catechism' on the Civilization of Scotland. Delivered 25 November 1851 in the Queen St. Hall, Edinburgh. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1851 Third Thousand, Revised, 1851. Pp. 16 (1d)
238.120
— 238.120 What Does Secular Education Embrace? Being the Report of a Speech delivered in the Corn Exchange, Manchester, Dec. 1st, 1851. Printed by A. IRELAND, Manchester. Pp. 4. (The meeting was co-chaired by SIMPSON, Wm. GREGORY, R. COX and W. M. WILLIAMS.)
238.122
— 238.122 Secular Instruction or Extension of Church Endowments? Letter by George Combe, Esq. to [G. D. CAMPBELL] His Grace the Duke of Argyle [after the latter's Glasgow Church of Scotland Endowment speech]. Glasgow, Edinburgh and London: [printed], 1852. Pp. 7. [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.123
— 238.123 An Apology For the Peace Congress. Printed Letter to Henry Wigham. Edin: [printed] 16th Oct, 1853. Pp. 4. [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.124
— 238.124 *An Inquiry into Natural Religion, Its Foundation, Nature and Applications. Edin: printed but unpublished; for confidential communication, 1853. Pp. 220. (1st draft of Science and Religion, 1857.)
238.125
— 238.125 "Criminal Legislation and Prison Discipline [essay review of 9 works, including Mary Carpenter's, Juvenile Delinquents; SAMPSON'S Criminal Jurisprudence; and Maconochie's Penal Discipline]," WEST REV, 5 (Apr 1854): 409-45.
238.126
— 238.126 "Prison Discipline--to editor, [dated] Munich, 25 July, Phrenology in the British Isles. 1854," ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, 25 (5 Aug 1854): 114. (Praising the system in Munich.)
238.127
— 238.127 Notes on a Visit to Germany in 1854. the Scotsman, 22 July-18 Nov 1854. Pp. 71. NLS] Offprinted from [Combe Coll,
238.128
— 238.128 Remarks on the Principles of Criminal Legislation, and the Practice of Prison Discipline. London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co, 1854. Pp. 105. (Revision of the WEST REV article, 1854; reviewed THE LEADER, 1854.)
238.129
— 238.129 Phrenology Applied to Printing and Sculpture. London: Simpkin, Marshall & Co, 1855. Pp. 158. (Reviewed, Athenaeum, 7 July, 1855: 792-3.)
238.130
— 238.130 The Currency Question, considered in relation to the Act Of the 7th and 8th Victoria, Chap. 32, commonly called the Bank Restriction Act [from the Scotsman 21 Nov 1855]. London: E. Wilson, 1856. Pp. 43. 7th edn, 1856; 8th edn, 1858.
238.131
— 238.131 Refutations refuted. A Reply to Pamphlets put forth in Answer to 'The Currency Question Considered'. London: E. Wilson, 1856. Pp. 15.
238.132
— 238.132 On the Relation between Science and Religion. Edin: Maclachlan & Stewart, 1857. Pp. 280. (Dedicated to Charles MACKAY; origins in Religion and Science.) 4th ed, "People's ed," 1857. (2d)
238.133
— 238.133 On Teaching Physiology and its Applications in Common Schools. Edin: [printed], 1857. Pp. 16. (3d) [Combe Coll, NLS]
238.134
— 238.134 Our Rule in India [reprinted from the Scotsman, 19 Feb 1858]. Offprinted, Edin: 1858. Pp. 8. (2d)
238.135
— 238.135 "Correspondence Betwixt the late George Combe, Esq. and Robert Deuchar," in DEUCHAR, 1864: 173-207.
238.136
— 238.136 Education. Its Principles and Practices as Developed by George Combe, author of the 'Constitution of Man', collated and edited by William Jolly, H M Inspector of Schools. London: Macmillan, 1879. Pp. 772. (Contains MS lectures on education . not published elsewhere.)
238.137
— 238.137 Discussions on Education. London: Cassell, 1893. Pp. 235. (Part of the Select Works [see next entry]; contains, "Popular Education"; "National Education"; "Secular Education"; and "On Physiology,")
238.138
— 238.138 The select works of George Combe. Issued by authority of the Combe Trustees. London: Cassell, 1893. 5 vols. (The Constitution of Man; Moral Phil; Science & Religion; Discussions on Education; American Notes).
238.139
— 238.139 Catalogue of an Extensive Collection of Books, in All Departments of Literature including Part of the Library of the late George Combe, Esq, W.S., and several small collections will be sold by Auction by Maclachlan & Stewart, 11th May 1860. [Printed; copy in Combe Coll., NLS]
Editorial Information
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Person
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Roger Cooter, Phrenology in the British Isles (1989)
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Original Transcription
238. COMBE, George (1788-1858), leading popularizer of phrenology
in Britain; author of the controversial and best selling Constitution
of Man; born in Edin, brother of Andrew COMBE and Abram Combe
(an advocate of Owenite socialism); qualified as a Writer to the Signet (lawyer), but increasingly devoted himself to writing; involved
with the Br Assn, but opposed its exclusiveness and its exclusion
of phrenology; attracted to phrenology after hearing SPURZHEIM
lecture in Edin; promoter, leading contributor to, and sometime proprietor of the PHREN J; founding member of the EDIN PHREN SOC,
1820; between 1822 and 1840 lectured in Edin, Glasgow, Birmingham,
Bath, Newcastle, Aberdeen, and in US and Germany; first began
teaching and lecturing on phrenology in Edin in May 1822; first lectured to working-class audiences in 1832; left money for a George
Combe Trust, a part of which was used to fund the George Combe
labs in Edin in 1907. (DNB; Gibbon, Life, 1878. For other biographical and obituary notices,