Originally published in 1865, this guide to hygiene provides practical advice on how to maintain good health and avoid common diseases. Topics covered include ventilation, food and drink, physical exercise, and cleanliness. This edition also includes an introduction by the author on the importance of hygiene as a means of preventing illness. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.