This is William Walker Atkinson's 1913 book, "e;How To Read Human Nature - Its Inner States And Outer Forms"e;. It is a comprehensive guide to the human condition that explores body language, personality, and character through the analyses of emotion, perspective, and mental attributes. This fascinating volume will be of utility to those with an interest in the development of early psychoanalysis, and is not to be missed by collectors of classic literature of this ilk. Contents include: "e;Inner State and Outer Form"e;, "e;The Inner Phase: Character"e;, "e;The Outer Phase: Personality"e;, "e;The Temperaments"e;, "e;Balances Temperaments"e;, "e;Mixed Temperaments"e;, "e;The Mental Qualities"e;, "e;The Egoistic Qualities"e;, etc. William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was a lawyer, author, and publisher. He was a famous occultist, and pioneered the New Thought movement. Many classic books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

This early work by William Walker Atkinson was originally published in 1892 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. Atkinson was prolific to say the least, writing under many pseudonyms and covering many fields. He is perhaps best known for his work in the field of 'New Thought' a combination of Eastern philosophy and occult traditions. Atkinson is cosidered to be behind the adoption of yoga in America .