02360cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000160007804000110009404100170010505000070012210000240012924500500015326400510020330000470025433600260030133700260032733800360035350000310038950801840042052013180060453400450192265300190196785600430198699900170202930444UtSlPG20260610133708.0mcr n260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  altf91088296  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNA1 aAllsop, Robert Owen14aThe Turkish Bath, Its Design and Construction 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2009  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2009-11-10  aProduced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed
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Internet Archive)  a"The Turkish Bath: Its Design and Construction" by Robert Owen Allsop is a comprehensive treatise on the architectural and functional aspects of Turkish baths written in the late 19th century. This work serves both as a practical guide for architects and a resource for the general public, aiming to dispel misconceptions about the design and health implications of these baths. The book delves into the historical context of bathing practices, examining how modern interpretations of the Turkish bath can be improved for better hygiene and comfort.  At the start of this publication, the author introduces the concept of the Turkish bath, tracing its origins and evolution over time. He highlights the common misconceptions surrounding its dangers and emphasizes the importance of proper design and ventilation in constructing effective and hygienic baths. Allsop discusses the various rooms and their intended purposes within the bath—such as the sudorific chambers, washing areas, and cooling rooms—while also underscoring the significance of radiant heat and ventilation methods. He sets the stage for a detailed analysis of both public and private bath designs, with an eye toward fostering a greater appreciation and understanding of this bathing tradition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBaths, Turkish40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30444  c71290d71290