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When wealth and luxury shorten life more than toil does .
This provocative look at society asks how our daily habits, settings, and status shape how long we live, from the poorest hedge-row meal to the monarch’s purple.
In Curiosities of Civilization, the author contrasts life stories across classes, suggesting that comfortable living and sedentary routines can reduce the opportunities for physical activity and long life. It also notes how urban life, work demands, and even the toxins and temptations of city life influence health and longevity.- Discover how different trades, conditions, and lifestyles are linked to varying life spans.
- See examples of how housing, meals, and work rhythms might affect vitality.
- Learn about the role of discipline, environment, and routine in shaping well-being.
- Examine early observations on the impact of alcohol, heat, and industrial work on health.
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