Harmonious Development of Women's Bodies

BLOCH, Alice (1894-n/a)

Published by New York: Ray Long & Richard R. Smith, Inc., 1932

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American Edition Translated from the Sixth German Edition by Mathias H. Macherey. Copyright 1932; no publisher's date, assumed 1932. ix; 162 pps. Publisher's burgundy-red nubby cloth; stamped gilt letters on front and spine. Binding tight and square. Minimal shelfwear. Dust jacket b/w photo cut and pasted to first free endpaper with slight stain to next page. Penciled vintage price on upper fore edge corner of ffep. Extensively illustrated with b/w photos of young women exercising unclothed. Age toned paper with unfortunate newspaper clipping stain on pages 96 & 97. A very good, near fine edition with exceptions noted. 10.25 x 7.25 w. Alice Bloch, a physician, argued that fresh air and sun throughout the body contribute to health and strengthen the immune system, that with a naked body it is easier to control and observe exercises, muscles and movements. She also emphasized the importance of exercises being done in groups, preferably in pairs or trios, which was based on the idea that the body was strengthened more effectively when the training was dependent on other bodies. Seller Inventory # 22160

Bibliographic Details

Title: Harmonious Development of Women's Bodies

Publisher: New York: Ray Long & Richard R. Smith, Inc.

Publication Date: 1932

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good