Download or read book The Philosophy of Beards. A Lecture Physiological, Artistic and Historical written by Thomas S. Gowing and published by Aegitas. This book was released on 2021-04-22 with total page 111 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This eccentric Victorian book argues a strong case for the universal wearing of a beard – that essential symbol of manly distinction since ancient times. Thomas S. Gowing contrasts the vigour and daring of bearded men through history with the undeniable effeminacy of the clean-shaven. He reminds the modern man that and 'ladies, by their very nature, like everything manly and ', and cannot fail to be charmed by a and 'fine flow of curling comeliness and '.