William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
William Andrus Alcott, also known as William Alexander Alcott, was an American educator, educational reformer, physician, vegetarian and author of 108 books. His works, which include a wide range of topics including educational reform, physical education, school house design, family life, and diet, are still widely cited today.
The Young Man's Guide
In a world of temptation, a young man seeks virtue, guided by timeless wisdom to forge a path of integrity and purpose.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
The Young Woman's Guide
Discover how young women of the 19th century were encouraged to embrace virtue, self-improvement, and their crucial influence on future generations.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
The Young Mother: Management of Children in Regard to Health
Discover how to raise healthy children through proper nursery setup, cleanliness, and environmental awareness as revealed in this olden-days childcare manual.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages Including a System of Vegetable Cookery
Discover how doctors and personal experiences point toward the surprising power of a vegetable filled plate for a healthier life.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
Three Days on the Ohio River
Experience a 19th-century river journey filled with colorful encounters, historical sights, and deep thoughts about life's big questions.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott
Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician
An old doctor unburdens the questionable past of medicine through his life story, revealing a world of misunderstood remedies and beliefs.
By William A. (William Andrus) Alcott