The Elements of Health: An Introduction to the Study of Hygiene, written by Louis Coltman Parkes in 1895, is a comprehensive guide to the principles of hygiene and their application to everyday life. The book is divided into three main sections: personal hygiene, domestic hygiene, and public hygiene. In the first section, Parkes discusses the importance of personal hygiene in maintaining good health, covering topics such as cleanliness, exercise,...