Our Bodies and How We Live by Blaisdell, 1904

Discover a charming slice of early 20th-century education with this 1904 edition of Our Bodies and How We Live by Albert F. Blaisdell, a foundational anatomy and health textbook used in American schools. This antique hardback is filled with black and white anatomical illustrations that offer a detailed look at the human body as understood over a century ago. In good antique condition, the book shows age-appropriate wear and a unique layer of history added by a curious child owner from the 1910s–1930s.

The pages are richly annotated with pencil notes, doodles, and even an impression of an Indian Head penny—a delightful rubbing that hints at the book’s use in a classroom or home setting nearly a century ago. This engaging artifact offers not only scientific insight but also a tangible connection to the daily life and learning of a past generation. A perfect find for collectors of antique children’s books, early medical texts, or historical ephemera.

8”x6”