SMITH, Dr. D.J. "Hygiene & Vital Magnetism" [D.J. Smith, 1892]

"Hygiene & Vital Magnetism for the Cure of Disease. Recommended for Physicians, Ministers, and Public Men Everywhere Where the Book is Known, as the Greatest Scientific Triumph of the Nineteenth Century, as Being a True Guide to Health and Happiness. Prepared Expressly for Families in Language Adapted to Their Understanding, Revealing the Science of Art, and the Occult Forces in Nature, For the Benefit of the Human Family." by Dr. D.J. Smith [D.J. Smith, 1892]. Covers a variety of health topics including treating syphilis, spiritualism vs. magnetism, clairvoyance used in diagnosing disease, how to have desirable children, antidotes for poisons, vaginal spray syringe uses, how to magnetize water, and the "dangers of kissing". 325pp. Illustrated. Black cloth with faded gilt titling and decorations. Two small faded stamps from a former owner. Small crack forming in front hinge but binding is generally tight. Spine face sunned and head rubbed. Very Good- and uncommon quack medicine text.