"How to Live: A Manual of Hygiene for Use in the Schools of the Philippine Islands" by Adeline Knapp is an early 20th-century educational manual that comprehensively addresses hygiene and health practices for the Philippine Islands. The book underscores the relevance of hygiene in daily life, detailing topics like human anatomy, the necessity of pure water sources, the fundamentals of good nutrition, and the value of household cleanliness. It gives actionable guidance on choosing healthy foods, fostering sanitary homes, and preventing illnesses, all adapted to the tropical environment of the Philippines. Each section features illustrative diagrams and descriptions of the human body, methods for purifying water, and key nutritional tips, intending to teach children about the significance of taking charge of their health and general welfare.
How to live: A manual of hygiene for use in the schools of the Philippine islands
By Adeline Knapp
Discover a bygone era's guide to health, offering essential tips for living clean and staying healthy in the tropics.
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About the AuthorAdeline E. "Delle" Knapp was an American journalist, author, social activist, environmentalist and educator, who is today remembered largely for her relationship with Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which was likely romantic. In her lifetime, Knapp was known as a fixture of the turn-of-the-century San Francisco Bay Area literary scene. An outspoken writer who often addressed controversial topics in her columns for The San Francisco Call, Knapp wrote on a wide range of subjects from livestock to the Annexation of Hawaii.
Adeline E. "Delle" Knapp was an American journalist, author, social activist, environmentalist and educator, who is today remembered largely for her relationship with Charlotte Perkins Gilman, which was likely romantic. In her lifetime, Knapp was known as a fixture of the turn-of-the-century San Francisco Bay Area literary scene. An outspoken writer who often addressed controversial topics in her columns for The San Francisco Call, Knapp wrote on a wide range of subjects from livestock to the Annexation of Hawaii.
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