This book is a collection of papers on the subject of hydropathy, the therapeutic use of water, by three influential figures in the field: Edward Bulwer-Lytton Lytton, John Forbes, and the American Hygienic and Hydropathic Association of Physicians and Surgeons. Originally published in 1850, this compilation offers valuable insights into the early history and development of hydrotherapy as a medical practice. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.