Health Lessons, Book 1

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Davison, Alvin, 1868-1915

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Health Lessons, Book 1" by Alvin Davison is an educational work focused on physical health and hygiene written in the early 20th century. This text is designed for young readers, likely targeting children and school-aged students, and aims to impart essential knowledge regarding personal health, disease prevention, and overall well-being. The opening of the book outlines the importance of teaching children about health, emphasizing that a sound understanding of hygiene can greatly influence the happiness and prosperity of a nation. It discusses the alarming statistics of illnesses caused by ignorance, particularly concerning infectious diseases, and frames the conservation of health as a vital patriotic duty. The opening chapter establishes foundational concepts, such as the definition of hygiene, the significance of taking care of the body, and actionable insights into the causes of illness, making it clear that this text seeks to empower children with the knowledge to maintain their health and prevent disease. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

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

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2010-03-13