Health Lessons, Book 1

audiobook

Health Lessons, Book 1

by Alvin Davison

EN·~3 hours·37 chapters

Chapters

37 total
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HEALTH LESSONS - BOOK I - BY - ALVIN DAVISON, M.S., A.M., Ph.D. - PROFESSOR OF BIOLOGY IN LAFAYETTE COLLEGE

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NEW YORK ❖ CINCINNATI ❖ CHICAGO - AMERICAN BOOK COMPANY

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PREFACE

2:57
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HEALTH LESSONS

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CHAPTER I - CARING FOR THE HEALTH

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CHAPTER II - PARTS OF THE BODY

5:57
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CHAPTER III - FEEDING THE BODY

9:00
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CHAPTER IV - FOOD AND HEALTH

5:59
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CHAPTER V - HOW PLANTS SOUR OR SPOIL FOOD

5:46
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CHAPTER VI - MILK MAY BE A FOOD OR A POISON

6:32

Description

This straightforward guide introduces young readers to the fundamentals of personal hygiene, nutrition, and clean living, stressing that good health is more valuable than any material possession. Drawing on early 20th‑century public‑health breakthroughs, it explains how simple habits—fresh air, proper diet, and regular exercise—can dramatically lower the risk of deadly diseases like tuberculosis and typhoid. The author frames health as a civic duty, linking the well‑being of individuals to the prosperity of the nation.

Richly illustrated with photographs and clear diagrams, the book turns scientific findings into relatable stories a child can grasp, using everyday examples from homes, schools, and farms. Practical tips cover everything from selecting wholesome foods to ensuring clean water and proper ventilation, empowering youngsters to recognize and avoid hidden hazards in their environment. By presenting facts as engaging lessons rather than dry doctrines, it aims to instill lifelong habits that keep the body strong and disease at bay.

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Language

en

Duration

~3 hours (202K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Larry B. Harrison, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-03-13

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Alvin Davison

Alvin Davison

1868–1915

A biology professor turned popular health writer, he helped bring science into classrooms and everyday life at the start of the twentieth century. His work ranged from zoology and anatomy textbooks to a widely noticed warning about the dangers of shared drinking cups.

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