The principles of physiology applied to the preservation of health, and to the improvement of physical and mental education
By: by Andrew Combe ; to which is added, notes and observations by O.S. Fowler.
Contributors: Fowler, O. S. 1809-1887.; Zigler, Charles.
Publisher: Fowlers & Wells
Published: 1842
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 320
Subjects: Physiology; Hygiene; Mental Health
Notes: "From the seventh Edinburgh edition, enlarged and improved."

Signature: Chas. Zigler, Portland, Oregon.
Table of contents: title: Introductory remarks.; title: Structure and functions of the skin.; title: Health of the skin and its influence on the general system.; title: Nature of the muscular system.; title: Effects of, and rules for, muscular exercise.; title: The bones, their structure, uses, and conditions of health.; title: The lungs, their functions, and health.; title: Nervous system and mental faculties.; title: Rules for mental exercise.; title: Application of the preceding principals.; title: Application of the principles of physiology to the moral treatment of nervous disease and insanity.