This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...of the superficial layers of the skin, which process can become so intense in some people that the skin looks as though it were covered with flour dust; and in some persons with dry skin such apparel as stockings sometimes gets full of this. These minute scales, which get necrotised in the upper parts of the ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ...of the superficial layers of the skin, which process can become so intense in some people that the skin looks as though it were covered with flour dust; and in some persons with dry skin such apparel as stockings sometimes gets full of this. These minute scales, which get necrotised in the upper parts of the skin, are apt to clog the pores, which can also become closed by particles of dust, or by products of the sebaceous glands and by perspiratory residues. As the free entrance of air to the pores is an essential condition for skin respiration, and as the elimination of harmful products is only possible when the pores remain open, we must get rid of the foreign matters which clog them, for which purpose we take a bath. But water alone, even if it be hot, is not able to effect a thorough cleansing of the skin on account of the oily substance which is secreted by the sebaceous glands; so, to obtain the fullest cleansing effects, we add the use of soap and a brush, as already mentioned before. We must rub the soap well in, and then rub it off energetically, if we desire to benefit by a fully hygienic bath. As we are daily getting rid of the above-mentioned skin scales, so it behooves us to take a daily bath. It is not necessary to stay in the bath more than ten to twelve minutes, or at the most fifteen. For the reasons above mentioned the effect of bathing is a rational hygiene of the skin. By the action of the water, soap, and brush friction the skin receives more blood, which is, at the same time, a great advantage to the internal organs, as the blood drawn away from them facilitates the circulation through them should they be congested. When more blood reaches the skin the muscles that contract the pores are also better nourished, and they then...
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Fair. No Jacket. 8vo. Cover is well worn, chipped, bumped and loose at spine w/edge wear. Cover is pulling loose from pgs. at gutter Pages are clean, tight and browning. Signed by previous owner.
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Very Good+ Book Philadelphia: F. A. Davis Company, 1914. Fourth Edition. Very Good+. Clean green cloth boards with blind-stamped decorative line border on front and rear cover, stamped gold lettering on cover and spine. Very light surface wear; no tears or fraying. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound-no cracking. Pages and edges are clean with clean endpapers-no names, writing or marks. Frontispiece photo portrait of the author. 480 pages with index.
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Good. Reprint. Good reprint hardcover is rubbed with some light tearing at the spine ends, corners are bumped and worn through, text is clean. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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Used: Good. No Jacket. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾"; Type: Book This book gives sound advice on how to prolong the quality of life and youthfulness by 10 to 20 years by the observance of certain hygienic measures and by improving the functions of certain glandular structures in our body. Green covers with gilt lettering on spine and front cover. Owners inscription on first blank page. 480 pages. Very light edge wear. The book is in excellent readable condition. There are No Marks, No Underlining, and No Writing in the text.
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Fair. 1923 printing. -Disclaimer: May have a different cover image than stock photos shows, as well as being a different edition/printing, unless otherwise stated. Please contact us if you're looking for one of these specifically. Your order will ship with FREE Delivery Confirmation (Tracking). We are a family business, and your satisfaction is our goal!
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This book is written by a European physcian back in the early 1900's. Some of the information is interesting such as regarding the removal of tonsils and the negative consequences. And some of the chapter's topics are a bit outdated regarding personal attire and so forth. This book has a serious tone somewhat like a text book so it can be a bit monotonous. However, if you like delving into the past like I do then you will appreciate the book for the time period it was intended and you will learn some old truths that have been hidden or buried by time.
