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In "Health, Happiness, and Longevity," Louis Philippe McCarty passionately argues that health, happiness, and a long life are intertwined and achievable for anyone willing to embrace a disciplined lifestyle. He draws upon his own personal experience, claiming to have overcome a multitude of ailments through the power of cleanliness, regularity, temperance, morality, and self-control. McCarty's book serves as a testament to his firm belief that these virtues are the key to unlocking a life of well-being and extending one's years.
William Kitchiner's "The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life" serves as an insightful guide to health and well-being in the early 19th century. Through a blend of scientific inquiry and personal anecdotes, Kitchiner employs a conversational yet didactic style to explore physical fitness, nutrition, and mental health. The book, rooted in the emerging field of preventive medicine, reflects the Enlightenment's emphasis on reason and the pursuit of knowledge, making it a valuable resource for both contemporaries and modern readers who seek to understand the historical context of health practices. Kitchiner, a physician and advocate for public health, was influenced by the medical advancement...
In 'A Comparative View of the Mortality of the Human Species, at All Ages,' William Black presents a meticulous examination of demographic patterns and mortality rates across different age groups and populations. Employing a rigorous analytical approach, Black integrates statistical data with a clear literary style, enhancing the comprehension of complex medical and social issues of his time. The text serves not only as a pioneering work in the field of demography and public health but also reflects the socio-economic conditions of the 19th century, providing context for the variances in mortality influenced by factors such as poverty, disease, and medical advancements. William Black, a nota...
In "A Disquisition on the Evils of Using Tobacco and the Necessity of Immediate and Entire Reformation," Orin Fowler presents a compelling and thorough examination of the detrimental effects of tobacco consumption on both individual health and societal well-being. Written in a persuasive yet scholarly tone, Fowler employs a blend of scientific evidence, moral reasoning, and rhetorical eloquence to argue for immediate reform regarding tobacco use. Set against the backdrop of the early 19th century, a period when the tobacco debate was gaining momentum, this treatise effectively addresses the various facets of tobacco's harms, integrating contemporary medical discourse with philosophical insig...
Reproduction of the original: Health, Happiness, and Longevity by Luis Phillippe McCarty
This first of three volumes starts with a short introduction to historical metrology as a scientific discipline and goes on with an anthology of acient and modern measurement systems of all kind, scientific measures, units of time, weights, currencies etc. It concludes with an exhaustive list of references. Units of measurement are of vital importance in every civilization through history. Since the early ages, man has through necessity devised various measures to assist him in everyday life. They have enabled and continue to enable us to trade in commonly and equitably understood amounts, and to investigate, understand, and control the chemical, physical, and biological processes of the nat...
A Founding Father, a patriot in the Revolutionary War, a delegate from Virginia to the Constitutional Convention, and one of the driving forces behind the creation of the U.S. Bill of Rights, George Mason (1725-1792) worked passionately and diligently throughout his life, both as a private citizen and as a public servant, to ensure that government protected the inherent rights of the people. The Five George Masons, first published in 1975, provides a comprehensive overview of five generations of the Mason family, beginning with George Mason I, who fled England following the defeat of the Royalists at the second battle of Worcester in 1651, arriving in the Colony of Virginia in the early 1650...