Chapter II

REVIVAL AND SANITARY PURPOSES OF THE
EASTERN BATH.

General idea of the bath; and of its sanitary application; its
popularity with the working classes pp. 90-92

Construction of the bath, illustrated by the description of Mr.
Witt's bath; the Calidarium; the heating apparatus; materials
of construction; the flue; the _dureta_; Mr. Stewart
Rolland's bath; the Lavatorium; the Frigidarium, pp. 93-102

Operation of the bath; costume of the bath; sensations of
the bath; perspiration; the body washed in its own moisture;
unpleasant sensations; contrast of the uneducated
and educated skin; object of the bath; use of the cold
douche; the cooling and drying process pp. 103-110

Sanitary purposes of the bath; importance of the skin in the
animal economy; structure and functions of the skin; exposure
of the skin to the air; resistance of cold; costume of
ancient Britons; defensive powers of the bath against catarrh;
weakening of the skin by clothing; comparison of
physical qualities of healthy and unhealthy skin; sensibility
of the skin; hardening of the skin; nutritive properties of
the skin; training; influence of the bath in the prevention
of disease; curative powers of the bath pp. 111-127

CHAPTER III.

RATIONAL USE OF THE BATH.

Proper employment of the bath; proper temperature; proper
time for taking the bath; duration and frequency of taking
the bath; customs of the Moslem; unfounded apprehension
of taking "cold;" the bath cannot give cold; disturbance
of nutritive function occasioned by the bath; strengthening
and restoring properties of the bath: Mr. Urquhart's evidence;
Sir Alexander Burnes's evidence; health of shampooers pp. 128-141

Medical properties of the bath; on what principles founded;
its chemical and electrical powers; its preservation of the
balance of the nutritive functions; it supersedes the necessity
for exercise; estimation of the medical powers of the
bath in Turkey; its influence in producing longevity; it
removes fat; gives power of exercise; removes rheumatism,
and cures spasm and cramp; example of cure of wry-neck, pp. 141-152