Life Of Vincent Priessnitz: Founder Of Hydropathy (1898)

By Richard Lee Metcalfe

Book Overview

The Life of Vincent Priessnitz: Founder of Hydropathy is a biographical account of the life and work of Vincent Priessnitz, a 19th-century Austrian farmer who is credited with founding the practice of hydropathy, or the use of water for therapeutic purposes. Written by Richard Lee Metcalfe and originally published in 1898, the book provides a detailed look at Priessnitz's childhood, his discovery of the healing properties of water, and his development of a system of hydrotherapy that gained widespread popularity in Europe during the 19th century. The book also explores Priessnitz's personal life and the challenges he faced in promoting his unconventional methods of healing. With its engaging narrative and detailed historical context, The Life of Vincent Priessnitz is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of alternative medicine and the development of modern medical practices.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164176250
• ISBN13: 9781164176251
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"