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LoC No.: 07039759

Title: The eastern or Turkish bath : its history, revival in Britain, and application to the purposes of health

Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

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Summary: "The Eastern, or Turkish Bath: Its History, Revival in Britain, and Application to the Purposes of Health" by Erasmus Wilson is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the cultural and medicinal aspects of the Turkish bath, illuminating its historical significance and advocating for its adoption as a hygiene practice in Britain for its health benefits. With a blend of personal experience and historical analysis, Wilson positions the Turkish bath as a vital cultural institution deserving recognition and integration into British society. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his initial skepticism regarding the benefits of baths, indicating his prior experiences led him to regard various types of bathing as unconvincing. However, after a challenge from an enthusiastic advocate of the Eastern Bath, Wilson's perceptions shift dramatically following his own experience in a Turkish bath. He describes the soothing warmth and health benefits he experienced, drawing attention to the bath's ability to cleanse both the body and mind. The opening portion sets the stage for a historical exploration of bathing practices across various cultures and establishes Wilson's intent to promote the Eastern Bath as a national institution for improving health and wellness in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Erasmus, Sir, 1809-1884

EBook No.: 58990

Published: Mar 1, 2019

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Baths, Turkish

LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 07039759

Title: The eastern or Turkish bath : its history, revival in Britain, and application to the purposes of health

Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Christopher Wright, deaurider and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This
file was produced from images generously made available
by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "The Eastern, or Turkish Bath: Its History, Revival in Britain, and Application to the Purposes of Health" by Erasmus Wilson is a historical account likely written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the cultural and medicinal aspects of the Turkish bath, illuminating its historical significance and advocating for its adoption as a hygiene practice in Britain for its health benefits. With a blend of personal experience and historical analysis, Wilson positions the Turkish bath as a vital cultural institution deserving recognition and integration into British society. At the start of the book, the author reflects on his initial skepticism regarding the benefits of baths, indicating his prior experiences led him to regard various types of bathing as unconvincing. However, after a challenge from an enthusiastic advocate of the Eastern Bath, Wilson's perceptions shift dramatically following his own experience in a Turkish bath. He describes the soothing warmth and health benefits he experienced, drawing attention to the bath's ability to cleanse both the body and mind. The opening portion sets the stage for a historical exploration of bathing practices across various cultures and establishes Wilson's intent to promote the Eastern Bath as a national institution for improving health and wellness in Britain. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Wilson, Erasmus, Sir, 1809-1884

EBook No.: 58990

Published: Mar 1, 2019

Downloads: 48

Language: English

Subject: Baths, Turkish

LoCC: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.