Author: Macfadden, Bernarr A.
Title: Macfadden's New Hair Culture. Rational, Natural Methods for Cultivating Strength and Luxuriance of the Hair
Description: New York and London, The Macfadden Co. Early Edition. Early edition, n. d. (ca 1920 [?]); 7 1/2 x 4; pp. [5], 6-48; green cloth over boards; gilt title to front board; light rubbing to tips of spine and corners; two title pages; illustrated with two photographs, including frontis, and two drawings; very good condition. Bernarr Adolphus Macfadden (1868 - 1955) was a businessman, publisher, and a great proponent of physical culture and proper nutrition. He has been hailed as the forebearer of fitness and health consciousness in the United States. His current book was originally published in 1899, was quite successful, and went through several editions very quickly, although few copies have survived. In it, the author emphasized his belief that with proper attention and care, no man or woman would ever go bald. Chapters included causes of hair loss, scalp massage, washing, destroying microbes, and so on. He also advertised his patented "Cradle Pneumatic Scalp Masseur" and another one of his works - "Macfadden's Physical Training. Very good .

Keywords: Hair, Care


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