The child : a study in the evolution of man / by Alexander F. Chamberlain.

  • Chamberlain, Alexander Francis, 1865-1914.
Date:
1900
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Credit: The child : a study in the evolution of man / by Alexander F. Chamberlain. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Crown 8vo, Cloth Elegant, in Box, Price 2S. 6d. THE CULT OF BEAUTY: A MANUAL OF PERSONAL HYGIENE. By C. J. S. THOMPSON. [Extract from Preface.] Too vnicli care cannot be taken of the exterior of the h uman body, on •which the general health so largely depends. The most recent discoveries in science go to prove that cleanliness, with proper attention to bodily exercise, is the greatest enemy to disease and decay. Quackery has never been more rampant than it is to-day, and advertised secret preparations for beautifying the person meet us at every turn. It is zvith the object of showing hoiv Beauty may be preserved and aided on purely hygienic principles, that this work has been written, the greatest secret of Beatity being Health. CONTENTS— Chapter I.—THE SKIN. Chapter III.—THE FEET. Chapter V.—THE TEETH. Chapter VII.—THE EYE. Chapter II.—THE HANDS. Chapter IV.—THE HAIR, Chapter VI.—THE NOSE. Chapter VIII.—THE EAR. 'Quackery,' says Mr. Thompson, 'was never more rampant than it is to-day' with regard to 'aids in beautifying the person.' His little book is based on purely hygienic principles, and comprises recipes for toilet purposes which he warrants are 'practical and harmless.' These are virtues in any book of health and beauty, and Mr. Thompson's advice and guidance are, we find, not wanting in soundness and coranion-seuse. —Saturday Review.