02078cam a22003133u 4500 31616 UtSlPG 20260610133724.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QP Davison, Alvin, 1868-1915 Health Lessons, Book 1 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-03-13 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "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.) Original publication data not identified Physiology -- Juvenile literature Hygiene -- Juvenile literature https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31616 72462 72462