
BY - CHEIRO
 Very Faithfully yours, Cheiro
PREFACE - TO THE AMERICAN EDITION
INTRODUCTION
ILLUSTRATIONS
Palmistry for All - PART I—PALMISTRY OR CHEIROMANCY - CHAPTER I - A BRIEF RÉSUMÉ OF THE HISTORY OF THE STUDY OF HANDS THROUGH THE CENTURIES TO THE PRESENT DAY
CHAPTER II - THE LINE OF HEAD OR THE INDICATIONS OF THE MENTALITY
CHAPTER III - THE LINE OF LIFE AND ITS VARIATIONS
CHAPTER IV - THE LINE OF MARS OR INNER LIFE LINE
CHAPTER V - THE LINE OF DESTINY OR FATE
A practical handbook that invites listeners to explore the hidden language of the hand, this work draws on the author’s decades of experience consulting with hundreds of business leaders across major American cities. It explains how a simple glance at a palm can reveal a person’s basic temperament, offering useful clues for anyone who must make quick judgments in professional or social settings. The introduction emphasizes why Americans, especially those in commerce, have long been fascinated by character study and how the author’s observations were shaped by real‑world encounters.
The guide breaks down the most telling features of the hand—finger length, shape, jointing, and the relationship between fingers and palm—and links each trait to traits such as practicality, idealism, or analytical ability. With clear explanations and dozens of illustrations, listeners learn to distinguish the “short‑stumpy” versus “long‑thin” finger types and understand what each suggests about a person’s suitability for different kinds of work. Later chapters promise deeper insights into success, destiny, and more nuanced aspects of personality, all presented in an accessible, concise style.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (237K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, Christine D. and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2007-01-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1866–1936
Best known as the flamboyant palmist and occult writer who called himself Cheiro, this Irish-born author helped turn palmistry, numerology, and astrology into popular reading for a wide audience. His books mixed mysticism, prediction, and showmanship, giving them a lasting place in the history of esoteric literature.
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