Hints for pedestrians, by Medicus |
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第 6 頁
Buckle shoe recommended , and etching of described , retention of shape ,
comfort and support in walking , influence of a well made and properly fitted shoe
on the gait . 39 . — Patent Impilia shoes and boots . 40 . - - Pumps for slippers .
Buckle shoe recommended , and etching of described , retention of shape ,
comfort and support in walking , influence of a well made and properly fitted shoe
on the gait . 39 . — Patent Impilia shoes and boots . 40 . - - Pumps for slippers .
第 29 頁
They are knit in Scotland by old women , and from their style of pattern , are
known by the name of the “ midge socks ; ' ' they are more expen . sive , to buy at
first than the machine - made ones , but this is nothing in the scale of comfort ,
and ...
They are knit in Scotland by old women , and from their style of pattern , are
known by the name of the “ midge socks ; ' ' they are more expen . sive , to buy at
first than the machine - made ones , but this is nothing in the scale of comfort ,
and ...
第 30 頁
The author of the " Art of Preserving the Feet ” thus expresses himself , by
opening his remarks with a philippic , which will serve to show those readers
whose attention has been little given to the claims of utility and comfort over
fashionable ...
The author of the " Art of Preserving the Feet ” thus expresses himself , by
opening his remarks with a philippic , which will serve to show those readers
whose attention has been little given to the claims of utility and comfort over
fashionable ...
第 46 頁
Of the comfort of an umbrella in a soaking wet , we need not speak , nor of their
comparative inutility in a high wind , except you mean to try the “ aerial principle "
of flight . Every one has a predilection for or against a thing in matters of taste and
...
Of the comfort of an umbrella in a soaking wet , we need not speak , nor of their
comparative inutility in a high wind , except you mean to try the “ aerial principle "
of flight . Every one has a predilection for or against a thing in matters of taste and
...
第 76 頁
... especially if he should be threatened with such an enemy to comfort ( yet a
direct consequence , as it is , of the pursuit of comfort and pleasure by the wrong
road ) as that of an inactive body replete with loaded humours , let him " up and
be ...
... especially if he should be threatened with such an enemy to comfort ( yet a
direct consequence , as it is , of the pursuit of comfort and pleasure by the wrong
road ) as that of an inactive body replete with loaded humours , let him " up and
be ...
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action active agreeable allow animal appearance attention avoid become benefit better blood body called cause circulation cloud coat cold comfort common condition consequence cool corns course danger day's digestive direct diseases drinking effects electricity especially excursion exercise exertion experience extreme fact feel feet foot frequently fresh further give habit hand head heart heat hour Italy keep kind knapsack late least leather less light matter means mind muscular nail nature nervous never objects observation pain party passing pedestrian person perspiration pleasure possible practice present preserving pressure reader reason reference remarks requires rest rule shoe short sides silk skin sleep socks spirits stockings sufficient taken thing thirst tion toes travelling walking warm wear whilst whole
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