FREE BOOKS
There are three free books on this page which you can download.
"The Three Great Remedies of Nature,
Fasting -- Hydropathy -- Exercise"
Fully illustrated with historical photos
of Macfadden and others, including the photos that documented Macfadden's
famous 7-day fast. This book exemplifies the kind of enthusiasm and brashness
that made Macfadden popular and led to his conflicts with the medical establishment.
It is interesting to read the theories which helped launch the natural
food and exercise movement in America.
It covers fasting, the one-meal per day
plan, the cold-water cure, air baths, exercising and more. The final chapter
(which incidentally is not shown in the book's table of contents) lists
several Macfadden treatments for common ailments.
Vitality Supreme
By far the best and most useful of Macfadden's numerous books. This
book mainly covers exercises for developing vitality (physical well-being
and energy), but also has some good information about diet, correct breathing,
fresh air, preserving the teeth, curing constipation, blood purifucation,
bathing, clothing, sleep, etc. It covers a wide range of health subjects.
This book presents many of Macfadden's theories in a clear and readable
format. The style of writing is definitely dated, but his message is clear.
The photographs are numerous and excellent.
(This book is also available in plain text and HTML format at
gutenberg.org)
This is a free e-book that you can download and look at on your computer
and even print out. It has 8 exercises with instructions, fully illustrated
with fantastic photos of Macfadden. These were all scanned from an original
publication and enhanced by me.
"A Condensed System of Exercise
that Stimulates Circulation, Strengthens the Muscles, Increases the Vigor
of Heart, Lungs and All Other Vital Organs. Demonstrated by BERNARR MACFADDEN
from actual pbotographs of himself taken at the age of 54 years."
