Zimmer-Gymnastik. Anleitung zur Ausübung activer, passiver und Widerstands-Bewegungen ohne Geräte nebst Anweisung zur Verhütung von Rückgrats-Verkrümmungen. by Fromm, B., Dr.: - 1888.

Berlin: Verlag Von Th. Chr. Fr. Enslin (Adolph Enslin), 1880. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". None. A very scarce work of medical history dating from the late nineteenth century. This particular work is written in the original German. Very scarce. Fourth edition, revised. This particular copy in bound in a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered board. Written in the original German. This interesting work discusses balneotherapy, the treatment of illnesses and disease through the process of bathing in mineral springs. The work also explores the concept of climatotherapy, the movement of a patient to area in which the climate is believed to aid their medical recovery. A fascinating insight into this practise in mainland Europe in the late 19th century. In a half calf binding with marbled paper covered boards. Externally generally smart, with rubbing to the head and tail of the spine, joints and extremities. Very small tide mark to the head of the backstrip. Ink… Read More