TAYLOR M. D., GEORGE H. — Health for Women
New York, NY: American Book Exchange, 1880. 1st Edition; 1st Printing. Hardcover. This is a small format book (approx. 6" x 5") The book is in Very Good condition and is lacking a dust jacket. The spine ends and corners of the book covers have some light bumping and wear. The text pages are clean and bright. There is a previous owner\'s inked name and address/ date on the front endpaper. There is one small triangular chip to the bottom rear free page. "In 1860, Taylor authored the book An Exposition of the Swedish Movement-Cure. His book Diseases of Women was the first book to recommend massage for gynaecological problems. Taylor designed exercise and mechanical massage equipment. He invented mechanical massage apparatus to expand the chest and lift the contents of the pelvis. Taylor was an advocate of natural hygiene. He believed that correct breathing and diet, gymnastics and mechanical massage could replace medical intervention and restore health. " (from Wikipedia). Very Good .
