William Alcott

William Andrus Alcott (1798-1859) wrote many books on the topics of education and health. The was a physician and teacher. He wrote The Phisology of Marriage in 1856. He deplored free courtship manners. He specifically deplored "conversation which is too excitable", "prescence of exciting books", "unnecesary heat", and many other courtship practices prevalent in 18th century America but steadily going out of fashion by 1856. He warned young people of the dangers of courtship.

He is criticized by modern day feminists for his "rigidity"

William Alcott was the first president of the American Vegetarian Society. He was also the author of The Vegetable Diet As Sanctioned by Medical Men and By Experience in All Ages. He also founded the The American Physiological Society in 1837, the world's first physiological society .. He died March 29 1859.

Books

• Confessions of a School Master 1839
• The Young Man’s Guide 1839
• The Young Woman's Guide
• The Use of Tobacco: Its Physical, Intellectual, and Moral Effects on The Human System 1836
• Art of Good Behavior 1848
• The Young Housekeeper 1842
• The Young Mother Or Management Of Children In Regard To Health
• Tea And Coffee: Their Physical, Intellectual And Moral Effect On The Human System And Are They Injurious?
• The Young Mother

References

Hyowitz, Carol; Weissman, Michaele: A History of Women In America