Davison, Alvin 1868-1915 creator text utu 2010 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2010-03-13 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, D. Alexander and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Physiology -- Juvenile literature Hygiene -- Juvenile literature QP Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31616 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/31616 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133724.0 31616