Publisher's Synopsis
The Conquest of Nerves is a self-help book written by J.W. Courtney, first published in 1924. The book aims to provide practical advice and guidance on how to overcome nervousness and anxiety, which were common problems in the early 20th century.The author begins by explaining the nature of nerves and how they can affect a person's mental and physical health. He then goes on to describe various techniques and exercises that can be used to conquer nerves, including deep breathing, relaxation, visualization, and positive thinking.The book also covers topics such as the importance of sleep, diet, and exercise in maintaining good mental and physical health, as well as the role of meditation and spiritual practices in reducing stress and anxiety.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of taking personal responsibility for one's own mental and physical well-being, and encourages readers to adopt a proactive approach to managing their nerves and anxiety.Overall, The Conquest of Nerves is a practical and insightful guide to overcoming nervousness and anxiety, and remains relevant and useful for readers today.1914. In view of the great advances that have been made in the fields of Science, Industry and Art within the last century, it is somewhat discouraging to the thoughtful physician to observe with what slowness even the most rudimentary knowledge of the human body and its functions is disseminated among otherwise enlightened peoples.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.