The catechism of health; selected and translated from the German of Dr Faust. ... Now first published for the use of the inhabitants of Scotland by the recommendation of Dr. Gregory / edited by James Gregory.

  • Faust Bernhard Christoph, 1755-1842.
Date:
1797
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Credit: The catechism of health; selected and translated from the German of Dr Faust. ... Now first published for the use of the inhabitants of Scotland by the recommendation of Dr. Gregory / edited by James Gregory. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh. The original may be consulted at the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.

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    they do, the soles must be thin and soft, that they may learn to walk easily and well. Boots ought not to be worn by children. as 111 i2VHc7 0ugI!t’ Aerefore, children, male nh,n if fh fT-a f’ ‘° ce dressed from the begin- eighth year? rd ‘he ^ °f the “ - h*A' beads and necks must be free and Wt hcIofhed with a wide shirt and frock, with short sleeves; the feet covered only with a pair of socks to be worn in the shoes; to fit well °USht t0 be made without heels^ and thifkindrfltts?enefit WiU be deriVed fr0m ta]f’ The> b°dy W,iH become healthier, stronger, tallei, and more beautiful; children will learn s best and most graceful attitudes; and will rdp themseJves very well and happy in this sim- ple and free garment. OBSERVATION. That by the general introduction of this simple and easy dress, the human race would be be- nehted and rendered every wav more accom- Caan^ he doubted. It is therefore to be hoped that it will be generally adopted. Q. 114 How must the whole dress be kept ? A. Orderly and clean The shirt ought al- ways to be clean, and the frock decent, not worn out^ or torn to pieces, or unclean. , ^hen children appear always comb- fromton '?Shfd’ and.in ,a Clean shirt’ and dressed L1 ,wlth decency and cleanliness, what is commonly concluded from it ?