The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 1: Health Book

This hardcover edition shows signs of wear consistent with its age, including some fraying along the edges and corners. The spine and binding remain intact and strong. The pages are yellowed but clean, with no inscriptions or library markings. There is no dust jacket.

The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 1: Health Book, authored by Blanche Swainhardt, R. N., was published by The People's Efficiency Publishing Co. in Columbus, Ohio, in 1920. This hardcover edition reflects early 20th-century approaches to rural health and efficiency, authored by a noted public health nurse. Blanche Swainhardt's credentials include her role as a member of the National Organization for Public Health Nursing since its inception in 1912 and as Superintendent of the Cleveland Visiting Nurse Association. This volume addresses the importance of health practices in rural settings, aiming to improve the quality of life through efficient healthcare practices. The book is a valuable resource for historians and collectors interested in early public health literature. The condition of the book is good, with some wear on the cover, typical of its age. No dust jacket is present.