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1903. Fourth Edition. 345 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth covered boards with gilt. Pages are moderately tanned and occasionally foxed throughout. Cracking to hinges, no damage to end papers. Some occasional mild cracking to gutters throughout, binding remains reasonably firm. Boards have heavy edge-wear with bumping to corners and rub wear all over. Mild crushing to spine ends, with fraying cloth and small splits. Cloth has heavy damp and dust stains. Gilt lettering has become dull. Seller Inventory # 1722588879CAB
Title: Muscle, Brain, And Diet: A Plea For Simpler ...
Publisher: Swan Sonnenschein & Company
Publication Date: 1903
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fair
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating and complex world of health, challenging conventional wisdom on what constitutes true well-being. The author invites readers to re-evaluate their understanding of health, moving beyond the simplistic notion of merely being free from illness. Instead, the author posits a holistic view of health as a state of active flourishing, encompassing physical, mental, and moral well-being. Drawing upon the Socratic method, the author engages the reader in a thought-provoking dialogue, questioning deeply held assumptions about food, exercise, and the pursuit of happiness. The author presents a compelling argument against the widespread reliance on stimulants, highlighting the potential for detrimental long-term effects. This critique aligns with a growing movement, particularly during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, to promote more natural and holistic approaches to health. The book explores specific dietary choices, emphasizing the importance of simplicity and affordability, and providing evidence through the author's personal experiences. Ultimately, the book encourages readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery, challenging them to question established norms and experiment with healthier and more fulfilling ways of living. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330268414_0
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: World of Rare Books, Goring-by-Sea, SXW, United Kingdom
Condition: Fair. 1903. Fourth Edition. 345 pages. No dust jacket. Green cloth with gilt lettering. Clean pages. Notable foxing and tanning to endpapers and page edges. Some gutter cracking. Mild wear and bumping to spine, board edges and corners, with scuffing, staining and marking to boards. Some crushing to spine ends. Seller Inventory # 1691748374IEV
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330268414
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330268414
Seller: Best Books, St. Leonards on sea, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. Previous owners name top of the half title page, green stain mark back of end pages on top edge, 5th edition. Seller Inventory # 028708
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780267386543
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Sally Smith Books, Bury St Edmunds, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 5th or later Edition. Hardback, no dust wrapper. Fifth edition, November 1905. Green cloth with bright gilt spine titles. Green eps. 315pp inc. index. Minor compression to ends of spine and bottom free corners faintly bumped. Pencil ownership name to half title and small chip at top of one page due to page separation (some still joined). No foxing. A clean, sound, copy in near fine condition. Seller Inventory # 15437
Quantity: 1 available
Seller: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780267386543