The American Water-Cure Almanac For 1859

New York: Fowler and Wells, Publishers, 1859. Octavo, stitched self wrappers, 28, [20] pp. An almanac published to promote the "Water Cure," an alternative medical treament making use of water for therapeutic purposes, also known as Hydotherapy. Part of a series of books and journals produced by phrenological publishers Fowler and Wells to promote the Water Cure. Begins with a couple of articles touting the healing properties of water, followed by a series of articles of more popular interest, some taken from local newspapers--an article arguing for equal pay and education for women, and articles titled "Promiscuous Bathing in Japan," "Can a Woman Keep a Secret?", "Bowel Complaints of Children," "Noses," etc. AAS only in OCLC. Damp staining to first and last few pages, creasing to corners, soiling and tearing along spine, a good copy. Item #13096

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