Chapter I: Preface

The present work originally appeared in the form of a series of illustrated articles in the columns of the _Building News_. It has been carefully revised and enlarged with the addition of much new matter. The object of the author in publishing the work in its present form is to provide, in addition to a text-book for the architect, a treatise which shall enable the public to form their own judgment as to the relative merits of the baths that compete for their patronage. The principles, herein enunciated, upon which good baths should be built, will be easily grasped by the ordinary reader; and the detailed plans and instructions will, it is hoped, supply such information as will enable the designer of baths to cope with the exigencies of any and every case with which he may be confronted.

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_March 1890._

CONTENTS.

CHAPTER I.
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INTRODUCTION 1

CHAPTER II.

THE GENERAL REQUIREMENTS OF A PUBLIC BATH 9

CHAPTER III.

THE GENERAL DISPOSITION OF PLAN OF PUBLIC BATHS 17

CHAPTER IV.

A DETAILED CONSIDERATION OF FEATURES PECULIAR TO THE BATH 32

CHAPTER V.

HEATING AND VENTILATION 59

CHAPTER VI.

WATER-FITTINGS AND APPLIANCES 87

CHAPTER VII.

LIGHTING, DECORATING, AND FURNISHING 102

CHAPTER VIII.

THE TURKISH BATH IN THE HOUSE 118

CHAPTER IX.

THE BATH IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS, ETC. 134