Old Age Deferred: The Causes of Old Age and Its Postponement by Hygienic and Therapeutic Measures

The hardcover binding shows moderate wear, particularly at the corners and spine ends, indicative of its age. The boards are intact with gold lettering on the cover and spine. Internally, the pages are clean with no inscriptions or markings. The book lacks a dust jacket, but the binding remains firm.

"Old Age Deferred: The Causes of Old Age and Its Postponement by Hygienic and Therapeutic Measures" by Arnold Lorand, M.D., is a seminal work in the field of gerontology, first published in 1910. This particular edition, published by F. A. Davis Company in Philadelphia in 1914, is the Fourth Edition, translated with additions from the Third German Edition. Lorand, a noted physician from Carlsbad, Austria, explores the postponement of aging through hygienic and therapeutic methods. This hardcover edition is a testament to early 20th-century medical thought on longevity and health. The book is a valuable resource for historians of medicine and those interested in the evolution of health practices. Condition is generally good, with some wear consistent with age, making it a desirable copy for collectors of medical history.