Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Nursery, written by Walter Cooper Dendy and first published in 1854, is a comprehensive guide on the management of infancy and childhood. The book covers a wide range of topics related to child-rearing, including the proper nutrition, hygiene, and physical care of infants and young children. It also discusses the emotional and intellectual development of children and provides advice on how to stimulate their growth and learning.In addition to practical advice on child-rearing, The Book of the Nursery also includes information on the prevention and treatment of common disorders of early life, such as teething, colic, and convulsions. Dendy draws on his experience as a physician to provide detailed descriptions of these conditions and offers advice on how to manage them.Overall, The Book of the Nursery is a valuable resource for parents and caregivers of young children. It provides practical advice and guidance on all aspects of child-rearing, from infancy through early childhood, and offers insights into the physical, emotional, and intellectual development of children. The book remains relevant today as a historical record of early 19th-century child-rearing practices and as a source of inspiration for modern parents seeking to raise healthy, happy, and well-adjusted children.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.
