Cleanliness and Godliness: Or, the Further Metamorphosis: A Discussion of the Problems of Sanitation Raised by Sir John Harington . (Harvest/HBJ Book)

Reynolds, Reginald

ISBN 10: 0156180502 / ISBN 13: 9780156180504

Published by Harcourt, 1976

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cleanliness and Godliness: Or, the Further Metamorphosis: A Discussion of the Problems of Sanitation Raised by Sir John Harington . (Harvest/HBJ Book)
• Publisher: Harcourt
• Publication Date: 1976
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0156180502
• ISBN 13: 9780156180504
• Binding: paperback
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

A discussion of the problems of sanitation raised by Sir John Harington, together with reflections upon further progress recorded since that excellent knight, by his invention of the metamorphosed Ajax Father of Conveniences revolutionised the system of sanitation in this country but raised at the same time fresh problems for posterity which are discussed in all their implications, with numerous digressions upon all aspects of cleanliness by the author.Dedication to AjazA General Introduction to the SubjectMainly Concerning Prehistoric PriviesOf the Greeks & RomansConcerning the Ordure of Chivalry & Other MattersOn the Coming of AjaxOf Periwigs & Perfumed CorruptionOf the Struggle for Cleanliness & the Conversion of the AristocracyOf the Present Age & Ajax Vindicated, with a Digression upon Prisons & HospitalsConcerning the Nastiness of Natives & the Filthiness of ForeignersConcerning Comfort & ConvenienceConcerning Cleanliness & GodlinessOf Taboo, Useful & OtherwiseOn the Apotheosis of DungOf the Final Metamorphosis & the Hope of HumanityLast Words to the Kindly CriticNotes & Afterthoughts