02468cam a22003613u 4500 70333 UtSlPG 20260610134627.0 m cr n 260607r20231872utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TS Peck, John Lord Dress and care of the feet : Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-03-21 Bob Taylor, Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Dress and Care of the Feet" by John Lord Peck is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The primary focus of this treatise is to address the natural structure of the human foot, its common deformities caused by improper footwear, and to provide guidance on how to prevent or alleviate these conditions. Peck dedicates the work to improving foot health, comfort, and aesthetics, making it relevant to both the general public and those involved in shoemaking. The opening of the book outlines the author's intent to draw attention to common misconceptions and neglect concerning foot health, asserting that feet deserve the same consideration as other body parts. He discusses various deformities such as corns, bunions, and flat feet, attributing these issues to unsuitable shoes and cultural preferences in foot apparel. Peck emphasizes the historical neglect of the foot's design and functionality and sets the stage for detailed exploration of anatomy, shoe construction, and hygiene throughout the following chapters. In this early section, he also hints that proper footwear should allow for natural movement and support, thus ensuring the foot's health and beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: William Tegg, 1872 Shoes Foot Foot -- Care and hygiene Footwear Boots https://archive.org/details/dresscareoffeets00peckrich/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70333 111059 111059