Briefer Physiology and Hygiene With Practical Exercises

by Buel Preston Colton, Augustus F. Rose

This early work on Briefer Physiology and Hygiene with practical exercises contains much information that is still useful and practical today. Chapters include; How the body is to be studied, Foods: their Compositions & Uses, The digestive system, General hygiene of digestion - Absorption, The Circulatory system, Nutrition, The respiratory system, The excretory system, The skin, The Skeletal system, The muscular system, The Nervous system, Sensation & Organs of special senses, The voice & speech, Alcohol & Narcotics, General hygiene and sanitation and First aid in Emergencies & Sick rooms. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900'sand before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

400 pages, Paperback

First published September 14, 2009