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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.

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The Young Mother: Management of Children in Regard to Health

"The Young Mother: Management of Children in Regard to Health" by William A. Alcott is a health manual written during the early 19th century that serv...

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The Young Woman's Guide

"The Young Woman's Guide" by William A. Alcott is a moral and educational treatise written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide guidanc...

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Three Days on the Ohio River

"Three Days on the Ohio River" by William A. Alcott is a travelogue written in the mid-19th century. This book chronicles the author's journey along t...

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Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders Cogitations and Confessions of an Aged Physician

"Forty Years in the Wilderness of Pills and Powders" by William A. Alcott is an autobiographical account written in the mid-19th century. This work en...

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Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages Including a System of Vegetable Cookery

"Vegetable Diet: As Sanctioned by Medical Men, and by Experience in All Ages" by Dr. Wm. A. Alcott is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th...

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The Young Man's Guide

"The Young Man's Guide" by William A. Alcott is a personal development guide written in the early 19th century. The book aims to provide young men wit...

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