A fascinating book about longevity, detailing all historical incidents of longevity, the study of the subject and various scientific (and not so scientific) attempts to induce it. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. Contents Include Introductory Abnormal Longevity Man's and Other Life Spans Infirm Old Age Attempts at Rejuvenation Conclusions Это и многое другое вы найдете в книге The Longer Life - A Critical Survey of Many Claims to Abnormal Longevity, of Various Theories on Duration of Life and Old Age, and of Divers Attempts at Rejuvenation (Maurice Ernest)