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  • Letter On Corpulence, Addressed To The Public

    by William Banting ...
    Letter On Corpulence, Addressed To The Public , By William Banting. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

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  • Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public

    by William Banting ...
    "Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public" by William Banting is a pioneering work that discusses the author's personal struggle with obesity and his journey towards weight loss. Banting, who was once significantly overweight, shares his experiences and the dietary changes he implemented to achieve a healthier lifestyle. His candid narrative not only highlights the physical challenges of ... Read more

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  • Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public

    by William Banting ...
    Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public is a booklet by William Banting, who is known for being the first to popularize a weight loss diet based on limiting the intake of carbohydrates, especially those of a starchy or sugary nature. The booklet contains the particular plan for the diet he followed. It was written as an open letter in the form of a personal testimonial. Banting accounted all ... Read more

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  • Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public

    Enriched edition. A Victorian Perspective on Healthy Living and Weight Management

    by William Banting, Garrett Holland ...
    In 'Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public', William Banting provides a pioneering exploration of obesity and the socio-medical perceptions surrounding it in the 19th century. Written in a direct and engaging style, Banting's correspondence challenges prevailing dietary norms and offers a detailed account of his personal struggle with weight. Employing both empirical observations and ... Read more

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  • On Corpulence - The History of Diet

    Enriched edition. A Victorian-Era Low-Carb Weight Loss Testimonial Exploring Obesity and Diet Fads Through History

    by William Banting ...
    William Banting's 'On Corpulence - The History of Diet' is a groundbreaking work that delves into the history of dieting and obesity. Written in a straightforward and informative style, Banting explores the evolution of dietary practices, from ancient civilizations to the modern era. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the cultural, societal, and scientific factors that have influenced ... Read more

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  • Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public

    Enriched edition. A 19th-Century Low-Carb Weight Loss Memoir and Guide to Managing Obesity

    by William Banting ...
    In his groundbreaking work, 'Letter on Corpulence, Addressed to the Public,' William Banting presents a compelling treatise that combines personal narrative with scientific inquiry. Published in 1863, Banting's letter is a pioneering exploration of the relationship between obesity and diet, advocating for a low-carbohydrate regimen that contrasted sharply with the prevailing dietary norms of his ... Read more

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  • On Corpulence

    Feeding the Body and Feeding the Mind

    by Lewis Carroll, William Banting ...
    Series Book 3 - The London Library
    Fat seemed to be getting fatter under Queen Victoria: Tweedledum and Tweedledee; Joe "the fat boy" in The Pickwick Papers; even the first known report of childhood obesity in 1859. But for the short, corpulent (and extremely success- ful) undertaker William Banting, the overweight life was not a bundle of laughs. It was only at the age of sixty, when he was unable to even "attend to the little ... Read more

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  • Walt Whitman's Guide to Manly Health and Training

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