Ferdinand Matthay (7 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a revolutionary approach to healing, drawing upon the principles of Osteopathy and Hygienic Medicine, both gaining popularity at the turn of the 20th century. The author, a practitioner with extensive experience treating chronic illnesses, argues that traditional medical practices often fail to address the root causes of disease and instead rely on harmful and ineffective drugs. The book explores a holistic approach to healing, emphasizing the body's inherent ability to heal itself when aided by natural remedies and lifestyle changes. The author provides detailed instructions on a variety of Osteopathic treatments, focusing on specific ailments like anemia, constipation, asthma, and rheumatism. This book's insights, informed by the author's extensive practice and a deep understanding of the human body, offer a powerful alternative to conventional medicine for those seeking a natural path to wellness. 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.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Second Edition. Second Edition, published 1900. Paperback. A little fragile. Some nicks and edge wear to cover and end pages. Rubbing and scuffs to spine. Text is unmarked. Binding intact, but a little fragile. Light soiling to covers. Between acceptable and good condition, especially for age. Stored in protective sleeve. Photos available upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Original Publication, not a reprint. Stated on titlepage "Second Edition, Fourth Thousand" Probably amounts to what we would call First Edition, 2nd Printing, nowadays. 6 x 8 5/8 inches. A scarce-to-rare antique printing, probably handled by Matthay himself, apparently quite an ambitious 25-26 year old, He died at only the age of 42 in Los Angeles, CA, and the book implies Los Angeles connections even in 1900. Blue/grey cloth hardcover (Darker cloth color than one cover of the same printing seen online) with a portrait of the author on the cover and one on the interior, a slim volume of 95 pages. Binding is loose, the book has bumped corners and spine extremities. 2 cm closed tear to front endpaper with no loss of material. There are no ownership market, underlines, notes, marginalia, highlighter, or the like. With full page photographs of: The Author in his office, Treatment of the Spine, Flexing of the Limb to Free the Circulation, Chest Expansion, Holding the Vaso-Moter for Fevers-Headache & Etc., Treatment for Appendicitis, Treatment for Diarrhea or Dysentery, etc. Ads at rear for "Dr Matthay [of Dubuque, Iowa] gives advice by Mail", Books by Prof. Windsor [availible from Dr. F. L. Matthay], Perfect Manhood by The Vril Company a device and full instructions will be sent for $5 [Also located in Dubuque, Iowa], A pamphlet "Dr Matthay's Rules of Health" sent for 25 cents in coin or stamps, "Acquire a Beautiful Bust" an appliance also sent from the Vril Company for $5, The Student's Set of books from the American Institute of Phrenology, Dr. C. O. Sahler Sanitorium in Kingston New York, The National College of Electro-therapeutics in Lima (Ohio), (Location: shelf ZZZ).