The Physical Training of Children
Philadelphia: New World Publishing Company, 1872. Hardcover. Very good+ hardcover copy of "The Physical Training of Children" by P.H. Chavasse with Preliminary Dissertation by F.H. Getchell, M.D.. Early printing (cp 1871). Maroon pebbled cloth boards bevelled at the edges. Gilt titles on front cover and spine. A few, full-page illustrations. Wear at both ends of spine. Corners lightly bumped. Tight and clean. Has sections pertaining to Infancy, Childhood, and Boyhood and Girlhood. Each section covers such topics as ablution, clothing, diet, exercise, amusements, education, and sleep. Other topics include management of the navel, vaccination, dentition, the bladder and the bowels, the nursery, disease, warm baths, warm external applications, accidents, household work for girls, and choice of profession or trade. This was a subscription only book as stated on the copyright page. Enjoy this book dedicated to the ideal of a home made beautiful, healthful and attractive! Very good. Item #4104
Price: $60.00