Ticknor, Caleb. The Philosophy of Living; or, The Way to Enjoy Life and its Comforts. New-York: Harper & Brothers, 1837. Second Edition. [9612]
Black cloth with bright gilt spine titles, 6 x 4 inches, a little worming in the front joint, 336 pp. Light foxing, tight. Very good. Hardcover.
Chapters on Diet; Drinks, Alcoholic, Tea, Coffee; On the great Pleasure and Benefit of using Tobacco; Dress; On the Management of Young Children; Amusements - Theatres, Dancing (both recommended); Exercise - Riding, Walking; Education; Influence of Mind and Body on each other; Climate and Season; Air and Locality; Temperament; Age; Sex; Marriage; Appendix.
Harper's Family Library, no. 77.