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This is a catalogue of the Edward C. Atwater Collection of rare books dealing with "popular medicine" in early America which is housed at the University of Rochester Medical School library. The books described in the catalogue were written by physicians and other professionals to provide information for the non-medical audience. The books taught human anatomy, hygiene, temperance and diet, how to maintain health, and how to cope with illness especially when no professional help was available. The books promoted a healthy lifestyle for the readers, giving guidance on everything from physical fitness and recreation to the special health needs of women. The collection consists of works dealing ...
A fascinating, Lavishly documented survey of fashions in makeup through the ages, Extending from ancient Egypt to the present. "Chronicles in devastating detail the history of that absorbing folly - the pursuit of beauty... An encyclopedic study, A v