The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1910-11-28
BOOKS

Herbert Westcott Fisher, is book
that can we'll be read by anyone in
terested in his own or the public
health. IL is a book on efficient liv-
ing. with particular reference to the
rules OF hygiene that We are constant
ly breaking. Ii Is distinguished from
most other books OF lis class in be-
ing perfectly sane and reasonable.
The author realizes that any book OF
rules for health that does not take in
Ia account the exigencies Of modern
life is useless and foolish waste or
effort.
Mr.. Fishers treatment of the prob
lem of healthy living is based chief
~ upon the facts gathered by the ex'
haustive experiments Of the Health
Committee OF One Hundred OF which
his brother, Professor Irving Fisher
of Yale, is chairman. A great deal OF
attention is paid to diet. fresh air.
exercise and the other modern health
reforms that have been presented so
often in so many different ways but
there are no wild prejudices or far
fetched theories exploited. The facts
as shown by the ergometer and the
remedies that have been scientifical-
~ demonstrated TO be effective. make
up the matter OF the book Particular
" free from prejudice is Mr.. Fishers
discussion on the "nervines' tea, cot.
fee, tobacco and alcohol.
One of the features that is enter
tanning as well as instructive. is the
discussion OF the mental attitude Of
the average man toward his health
and the popular delusions that persist
in spite OF proven facts about the pet
vices and habits OF the modern man.
Making Life Worth While" is IA
book that ought TO be widely read.
IL is written In an interesting style
and treats subject that has SO often
been abused. with a sanity and re-
straint that should appeal 10 the rea-
scnable reader.
II is published by Doubleday. Page
g. Co. and may be obtained through
the local dealers.
Zurich Won Hutton" is the latest
volume from the pen OF David starr
Jordan. OF Leland Stanford Univer-
sity. II Is a sympathetic and scholar
ly ESSAY on a life that seemed wasted
until years after 1t had been lived.
The work of the fiery poet-knight 81
the Reformation had to end in the
darkest hours Of the struggle when
there seemed no hope for the sue
cess Of the movement.
Professor Jordan's book Is an excel
lent appreciation OF one or the Lead
ing but little known spirits in the
struggle for religious and intellectual
freedom. IL is published as com
nanion TO the other volumes or the
series by the American Unitarian AS
ISOLATION, Boston.
This IS the season for the boys and
girls with the book publishers and
the array OF holiday books for the lit
tie folks OF all ages covers all sorts
OF subjects that boys and girls are
Interested In. The sea, the forest, the
Camp and now the air are visited Tor
stories OF adventure for BOYS and
there are just as many good things
for girls.
THE Boys with the u. s. Forest
ers." by Francis Rolt.Wheeler. IL
one of the boys stories. Along with
series of exciting adventures IN
/ dghtlng forest fires. chasing bis
game. and fighting with posShers or
! the forest reserves. there is grea'
deal of instruction about forestry and
the work of the Forestry Service IN
"A form that is thoroughly entertain
/ ing
"The Boy with the u. s. Foresters'
Is the second in series which Is be
ing put out by Lothrup. Lee Il Shep
/ ard Co. dealing with the various ser
yice departments OF the government
II is illustrated with actual photo
/ graphs of forest rangers and theil
work. II Is for sale at the local book
stores.
Another book for boys Is "Midship
man Ralph Osborn at Sea- by Com
mander Edward l.. Beach, U. 5. n. i
| IL a continuation OF the series OF Mid
shinman Osborn stories which was
started last year with the volume
called. "Midshipman Osborn at An
napolIs." "Midshipman Osborn a
Sea" tells the story OF navy life and
deals chiefly with adventures in the
Philippines. II is published by the
w. A. Wilde Co. Boston. and Is foI
sale In the local book stores.
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