The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life

Published by Hurst, Robinson, and Co, London, 1822

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A self-help work by William Kitchiner on maintaining health, the third edition. The third edition.'The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life' is an interesting late Georgian self-help work discussing tips for leading a healthy and long life.Discussing food, clothes, air, exercise, wine, sleep, and more.Written by William Kitchiner, the inventor of telescopes. He is best known for his 1817 cookbook 'The Cook's Oracle'.Half-title is present.Two pages of adverts to the rear. In a rebacked quarter cloth binding with paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing and marks to the boards. Minor bumping to the extremities. Cloth is lifting to the tail of the rear joint. Hinges are strained. Small label to the front paste down. Bookseller's label to the rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Good.

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Title
The Art of Invigorating and Prolonging Life
Author
William Kitchiner
Publisher
Hurst, Robinson, and Co, London
Publication year
1822
Condition
Good
Book Type
book
Binding
Cloth
Illustrator
None
Item weight
0.5 kilograms
Dimensions
7.5" by 4.5"

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