Chapter 8

HEALTH BOOKS.

This List Comprises the Best Works on Hygiene, Health, Etc.

Health in the Household, or Hygienic Cookery; by Susanna W. Dodds, M. D. 12mo. ex. clo, $2.00.A novice in housekeeping will not be puzzled by this admirable book, it is so simple, systematic, practical and withal productive of much household pleasure, not only by means of the delicious food prepared from its recipes, but through the saving of labor and care to the housewife.Household Remedies.—For the prevalent Disorders of the Human Organism, by Felix Oswald, M. D. 12mo. pp. 229, $1.00.The author of this work is one of the keenest and most critical writers on medical subjects now before the public; he writes soundly and practically. He is an enthusiastic apostle of the gospel of hygiene. We predict that his book will win many converts to the faith and prove a valuable aid to those who are already of the faith but are asking for “more light.” Among the special ailments herein considered are Consumption, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Climatic Fevers, Enteric Disorders, Nervous Maladies, Catarrh, Pleurisy, etc.The Temperaments, or Varieties of Physical Constitution in Man, considered in their relation to Mental Character and Practical Affairs of Life. With an Introduction by H. S. Drayton, A. M., Editor of thePhrenological Journal. 150 Portraits and other illustrations, by D. H. Jacques, M. D. $1.50.How to Grow Handsome, or Hints toward Physical Perfection, and the Philosophy of Human Beauty, showing How to Acquire and Retain Bodily Symmetry, Health and Vigor, secure long life and avoid the infirmities and deformities of age. New Edition, $1.00.Medical Electricity.—A Manual for Students, showing the most Scientific and Rational Application to all forms of Diseases, of the different combinations of Electricity, Galvanism, Electro-Magnetism, Magneto-Electricity, and Human Magnetism, by W. White, M. D. $1.50.The Man Wonderful in the House Beautiful.—An allegory teaching the Principles of Physiology and Hygiene, and the effects of Stimulants and Narcotics, by Drs. C. B. and Mary A. Allen. $1.50.To all who enjoy studies pertaining to the human body this book will prove a boon. The accomplished physician, the gentle mother, the modest girl, and the wide-awake school-boy will find pleasure in its perusal. It is wholly unlike any book previously published on the subject, and is such a thorough teacher that progressive parents cannot afford to do without it.The Family Physician.—A Ready Prescriber and Hygienic Adviser, With Reference to the Nature, Causes, Prevention and Treatment of Diseases, Accidents and Casualties of every kind, with a Glossary and copious Index. Illustrated with nearly three hundred engravings, by Joel Shew, M. D. $3.How to Feed the Baby to Make her Healthy and Happy, by C. E. Page, M. D. 12mo., third edition, revised and enlarged. Paper, 50c, extra cloth, 75c.This is the most important work ever published on the subject of infant dietetics.The Natural Cure of Consumption, Constipation, Bright’s Disease, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Colds, Fevers, etc. How these Disorders Originate, and How to Prevent Them. By C. E. Page, M. D., cloth, $1.00.Horses, their Feed and their Feet.A Manual of Horse Hygiene. Invaluable to the veteran or the novice, pointing out the true sources of disease, and how to prevent and counteract them. By C. E. Page. M. D. Paper 50c.; cloth 75c.This is the best book on the care of horses ever published, worth many times its cost to every horse owner.The Movement Cure.—The History and Philosophy of this System of Medical Treatment, with examples of Single Movements, The Principles of Massage, and directions for their Use in various Forms of Chronic Diseases. New edition by G. H. Taylor, M. D., $1.50.Massage.—Giving the Principles and directions for its application in all Forms of Chronic Diseases, by G. H. Taylor, M. D. $1.00.The Science of a New Life.—By John Cowan, M. D. Ex. clo. $3.00.Tobacco: Its Physical, Intellectual and Moral Effects on the Human System, by Dr. Alcott. New and revised edition with notes and additions by N. Sizer. 25c.Sober and Temperate Life.—The Discourses and Letters of Louis Cornaro on a Sober and Temperate Life. 50c.Smoking and Drinking.By James Parton. 50c.; cloth, 75c.Food and Diet.With observations on the Dietetical Regimen, suited for Disordered States of the Digestive Organs, by J. Pereira, M. D., F.R.S. $1.50.Principles Applied to the Preservation of Healthand the Improvement of Physical and Mental Education, by Andrew Combe, M. D. Illustrated, cloth, $1.50.Water Cure in Chronic Diseases.An Exposition of the Causes, Progress, and Termination of various Chronic Diseases of the Digestive Organs, Lungs, Nerves, Limbs and Skin, and of their Treatment by Water and other Hygienic Means. By J. M. Gully, M. D. $1.25.Science of Human Life.With a copious Index and Biographical Sketch of the author, Sylvester Graham. Illustrated, $3.00.Management of Infancy, Physiological and Moral Treatment.With Notes and a Supplementary Chapter, $1.25.Diet Question.—Giving the Reason Why, from “Health in the Household,” by S. W. Dodds, M. D. 25c.Health Miscellany.—An important collection of Health Papers. Nearly 100 octavo pages. 25c.How to Be Well, or Common Sense Medical Hygiene.A book for the People, giving directions for the Treatment and Cure of Acute Diseases without the use of Drug Medicines; also General Hints on Health. $1.00.Foreordained.—A Story of Heredity and of Special Parental Influences, by an Observer. 12mo. pp. 90 Paper, 50c.; extra cloth, 75c.Consumption, Its Prevention and Cure by the Movement Cure. 25c.Notes on Beauty, Vigor and Development; or, How to Acquire Plumpness of Form, Strength of Limb and Beauty of Complexion. Illustrated. 10c.Tea and Coffee.—Their Physical, Intellectual and Moral Effects on the Human System, by Dr. Alcott. New and revised edition with notes and additions by Nelson Sizer. 25c.Accidents and Emergencies, a guide containing Directions for the Treatment in Bleeding, Cuts, Sprains, Ruptures, Dislocations, Burns and Scalds, Bites of Mad Dogs, Choking, Poisons, Fits, Sunstrokes, Drowning, etc., by Alfred Smee, with Notes and additions by R. T. Trall, M. D. New and revised edition. 25c.Special List.—We have in addition to the above, Private Medical Works and Treatises. This Special List will be sent on receipt of stamp.

Health in the Household, or Hygienic Cookery; by Susanna W. Dodds, M. D. 12mo. ex. clo, $2.00.

A novice in housekeeping will not be puzzled by this admirable book, it is so simple, systematic, practical and withal productive of much household pleasure, not only by means of the delicious food prepared from its recipes, but through the saving of labor and care to the housewife.

Household Remedies.—For the prevalent Disorders of the Human Organism, by Felix Oswald, M. D. 12mo. pp. 229, $1.00.

The author of this work is one of the keenest and most critical writers on medical subjects now before the public; he writes soundly and practically. He is an enthusiastic apostle of the gospel of hygiene. We predict that his book will win many converts to the faith and prove a valuable aid to those who are already of the faith but are asking for “more light.” Among the special ailments herein considered are Consumption, Asthma, Dyspepsia, Climatic Fevers, Enteric Disorders, Nervous Maladies, Catarrh, Pleurisy, etc.

The Temperaments, or Varieties of Physical Constitution in Man, considered in their relation to Mental Character and Practical Affairs of Life. With an Introduction by H. S. Drayton, A. M., Editor of thePhrenological Journal. 150 Portraits and other illustrations, by D. H. Jacques, M. D. $1.50.

How to Grow Handsome, or Hints toward Physical Perfection, and the Philosophy of Human Beauty, showing How to Acquire and Retain Bodily Symmetry, Health and Vigor, secure long life and avoid the infirmities and deformities of age. New Edition, $1.00.

Medical Electricity.—A Manual for Students, showing the most Scientific and Rational Application to all forms of Diseases, of the different combinations of Electricity, Galvanism, Electro-Magnetism, Magneto-Electricity, and Human Magnetism, by W. White, M. D. $1.50.

The Man Wonderful in the House Beautiful.—An allegory teaching the Principles of Physiology and Hygiene, and the effects of Stimulants and Narcotics, by Drs. C. B. and Mary A. Allen. $1.50.

To all who enjoy studies pertaining to the human body this book will prove a boon. The accomplished physician, the gentle mother, the modest girl, and the wide-awake school-boy will find pleasure in its perusal. It is wholly unlike any book previously published on the subject, and is such a thorough teacher that progressive parents cannot afford to do without it.

The Family Physician.—A Ready Prescriber and Hygienic Adviser, With Reference to the Nature, Causes, Prevention and Treatment of Diseases, Accidents and Casualties of every kind, with a Glossary and copious Index. Illustrated with nearly three hundred engravings, by Joel Shew, M. D. $3.

How to Feed the Baby to Make her Healthy and Happy, by C. E. Page, M. D. 12mo., third edition, revised and enlarged. Paper, 50c, extra cloth, 75c.

This is the most important work ever published on the subject of infant dietetics.

The Natural Cure of Consumption, Constipation, Bright’s Disease, Neuralgia, Rheumatism, Colds, Fevers, etc. How these Disorders Originate, and How to Prevent Them. By C. E. Page, M. D., cloth, $1.00.

Horses, their Feed and their Feet.A Manual of Horse Hygiene. Invaluable to the veteran or the novice, pointing out the true sources of disease, and how to prevent and counteract them. By C. E. Page. M. D. Paper 50c.; cloth 75c.

This is the best book on the care of horses ever published, worth many times its cost to every horse owner.

The Movement Cure.—The History and Philosophy of this System of Medical Treatment, with examples of Single Movements, The Principles of Massage, and directions for their Use in various Forms of Chronic Diseases. New edition by G. H. Taylor, M. D., $1.50.

Massage.—Giving the Principles and directions for its application in all Forms of Chronic Diseases, by G. H. Taylor, M. D. $1.00.

The Science of a New Life.—By John Cowan, M. D. Ex. clo. $3.00.

Tobacco: Its Physical, Intellectual and Moral Effects on the Human System, by Dr. Alcott. New and revised edition with notes and additions by N. Sizer. 25c.

Sober and Temperate Life.—The Discourses and Letters of Louis Cornaro on a Sober and Temperate Life. 50c.

Smoking and Drinking.By James Parton. 50c.; cloth, 75c.

Food and Diet.With observations on the Dietetical Regimen, suited for Disordered States of the Digestive Organs, by J. Pereira, M. D., F.R.S. $1.50.

Principles Applied to the Preservation of Healthand the Improvement of Physical and Mental Education, by Andrew Combe, M. D. Illustrated, cloth, $1.50.

Water Cure in Chronic Diseases.An Exposition of the Causes, Progress, and Termination of various Chronic Diseases of the Digestive Organs, Lungs, Nerves, Limbs and Skin, and of their Treatment by Water and other Hygienic Means. By J. M. Gully, M. D. $1.25.

Science of Human Life.With a copious Index and Biographical Sketch of the author, Sylvester Graham. Illustrated, $3.00.

Management of Infancy, Physiological and Moral Treatment.With Notes and a Supplementary Chapter, $1.25.

Diet Question.—Giving the Reason Why, from “Health in the Household,” by S. W. Dodds, M. D. 25c.

Health Miscellany.—An important collection of Health Papers. Nearly 100 octavo pages. 25c.

How to Be Well, or Common Sense Medical Hygiene.A book for the People, giving directions for the Treatment and Cure of Acute Diseases without the use of Drug Medicines; also General Hints on Health. $1.00.

Foreordained.—A Story of Heredity and of Special Parental Influences, by an Observer. 12mo. pp. 90 Paper, 50c.; extra cloth, 75c.

Consumption, Its Prevention and Cure by the Movement Cure. 25c.

Notes on Beauty, Vigor and Development; or, How to Acquire Plumpness of Form, Strength of Limb and Beauty of Complexion. Illustrated. 10c.

Tea and Coffee.—Their Physical, Intellectual and Moral Effects on the Human System, by Dr. Alcott. New and revised edition with notes and additions by Nelson Sizer. 25c.

Accidents and Emergencies, a guide containing Directions for the Treatment in Bleeding, Cuts, Sprains, Ruptures, Dislocations, Burns and Scalds, Bites of Mad Dogs, Choking, Poisons, Fits, Sunstrokes, Drowning, etc., by Alfred Smee, with Notes and additions by R. T. Trall, M. D. New and revised edition. 25c.

Special List.—We have in addition to the above, Private Medical Works and Treatises. This Special List will be sent on receipt of stamp.

WORKS ON HYGIENE BY R. T. TRALL, M. D.

These works may be considered standard from the reformatory hygienic standpoint. Thousands of people owe their lives and good health to their teaching.

Hydropathic Encyclopedia.—A System of Hydropathy and Hygiene. Physiology of the Human Body; Dietetics and Hydropathic Cookery; Theory and Practice of Water-Treatment; Special Pathology and Hydro-Therapeutics, including the Nature, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of all known diseases; Application of Hydropathy to Midwifery and the Nursery with nearly One Thousand Pages including a Glossary. 2 vols. in one. $4Hygienic Hand-Book.—Intended as a Practical Guide for the Sick-room. Arranged alphabetically. $1.25.Illustrated Family Gymnasium.—Containing the most improved methods of applying Gymnastic, Calisthentic, Kinesipathic and Vocal Exercises to the Development of the Bodily Organs, the invigoration of their functions, the preservation of Health, and the Cure of Diseases and Deformities. $1.25.The Hydropathic Cook-Book, with Recipes for Cooking on Hygienic Principles. Containing also, a Philosophical Exposition of the Relations of Food to Health; the Chemical Elements and Proximate Constitution of Alimentary Principles; the Nutritive Properties of all kinds of Aliments; the Relative value of Vegetable and Animal Substances; the Selection and Preservation of Dietetic Material, etc. $1.00.Fruits and Farinacea the Proper Food of Man.—Being an attempt to prove by History, Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry that the Original, Natural and Best Diet of Man is derived from the Vegetable Kingdom. By John Smith. With Notes by Trall. $1.25.Digestion and Dyspepsia.—A Complete Explanation of the Physiology of the Digestive Processes, with the Symptoms and Treatment of Dyspepsia and other Disorders. Illustrated. $1.00.The Mother’s Hygienic Hand-Bookfor the Normal Development and Training of Women and Children, and the Treatment of their Diseases. $1.00.Popular Physiology.—A Familiar Exposition of the Structures, Functions and Relations of the Human System and the Preservation of Health. $1.25.The True Temperance Platform.—An Exposition of the Fallacy of Alcoholic Medication. 50 cents.The Alcoholic Controversy.—A Review of theWestminster Reviewon the Physiological Errors of Teetotalism. 50 cents.The Human Voice.—Its Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Therapeutics and Training, with Rules of Order for Lyceums. 50 cents.The True Healing Art; or, Hygienicvs.Drug Medication.An Address delivered before the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C. 25 cts.; clo., 50 cents.Water-Cure for the Million.—The processes of Water-Cure Explained, Rules for Bathing, Dieting, Exercising, Recipes for Cooking, etc., etc. Directions for Home Treatment. Paper, 15 cts.Hygeian Home Cook-Book; or, Healthful and Palatable Food without Condiments.25 cts.; clo., 50 cents.Diseases of Throat and Lungs.—Including Diphtheria and its Proper Treatment. 25 cents.The Bath.—Its History and Uses in Health and Disease. 25c.; clo., 50c.A Health Catechism.—Questions and Answers. With Illus. 15c.

Hydropathic Encyclopedia.—A System of Hydropathy and Hygiene. Physiology of the Human Body; Dietetics and Hydropathic Cookery; Theory and Practice of Water-Treatment; Special Pathology and Hydro-Therapeutics, including the Nature, Causes, Symptoms and Treatment of all known diseases; Application of Hydropathy to Midwifery and the Nursery with nearly One Thousand Pages including a Glossary. 2 vols. in one. $4

Hygienic Hand-Book.—Intended as a Practical Guide for the Sick-room. Arranged alphabetically. $1.25.

Illustrated Family Gymnasium.—Containing the most improved methods of applying Gymnastic, Calisthentic, Kinesipathic and Vocal Exercises to the Development of the Bodily Organs, the invigoration of their functions, the preservation of Health, and the Cure of Diseases and Deformities. $1.25.

The Hydropathic Cook-Book, with Recipes for Cooking on Hygienic Principles. Containing also, a Philosophical Exposition of the Relations of Food to Health; the Chemical Elements and Proximate Constitution of Alimentary Principles; the Nutritive Properties of all kinds of Aliments; the Relative value of Vegetable and Animal Substances; the Selection and Preservation of Dietetic Material, etc. $1.00.

Fruits and Farinacea the Proper Food of Man.—Being an attempt to prove by History, Anatomy, Physiology, and Chemistry that the Original, Natural and Best Diet of Man is derived from the Vegetable Kingdom. By John Smith. With Notes by Trall. $1.25.

Digestion and Dyspepsia.—A Complete Explanation of the Physiology of the Digestive Processes, with the Symptoms and Treatment of Dyspepsia and other Disorders. Illustrated. $1.00.

The Mother’s Hygienic Hand-Bookfor the Normal Development and Training of Women and Children, and the Treatment of their Diseases. $1.00.

Popular Physiology.—A Familiar Exposition of the Structures, Functions and Relations of the Human System and the Preservation of Health. $1.25.

The True Temperance Platform.—An Exposition of the Fallacy of Alcoholic Medication. 50 cents.

The Alcoholic Controversy.—A Review of theWestminster Reviewon the Physiological Errors of Teetotalism. 50 cents.

The Human Voice.—Its Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Therapeutics and Training, with Rules of Order for Lyceums. 50 cents.

The True Healing Art; or, Hygienicvs.Drug Medication.An Address delivered before the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D. C. 25 cts.; clo., 50 cents.

Water-Cure for the Million.—The processes of Water-Cure Explained, Rules for Bathing, Dieting, Exercising, Recipes for Cooking, etc., etc. Directions for Home Treatment. Paper, 15 cts.

Hygeian Home Cook-Book; or, Healthful and Palatable Food without Condiments.25 cts.; clo., 50 cents.

Diseases of Throat and Lungs.—Including Diphtheria and its Proper Treatment. 25 cents.

The Bath.—Its History and Uses in Health and Disease. 25c.; clo., 50c.

A Health Catechism.—Questions and Answers. With Illus. 15c.


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