In "Health," Edward Coote Pinkney provides a comprehensive guide to achieving and maintaining physical well-being through proper diet, exercise, and lifestyle choices. Pinkney offers practical advice on everything from nutrition and hydration to sleep and stress management. His straightforward prose and well-researched recommendations make it easy for readers to incorporate his suggestions into their daily routines. The book is divided into easily navigable sections that cover a wide range of topics related to health, making it a valuable resource for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being. While some of the information may be familiar to those well-versed in the world of health and wellness, Pinkney's fresh perspective and no-nonsense approach make "Health" a worthwhile read for anyone seeking to live a healthier life.

Book Description:
LibriVox volunteers bring you 9 recordings of A Health by Edward Coote Pinkney. This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for February 19, 2012.Edward Coote Pinkney was an American poet, lawyer, sailor, professor, and editor. Born in London in 1802, Pinkney made his way to Maryland. After attending college, he joined the United States Navy and traveled throughout the Mediterranean and elsewhere. He then attempted a law career but was unsuccessful and attempted to join the Mexican army, though he never did. He died at the age of 26 in 1828. Pinkney published several lyric poems inspired primarily by the work of British poets. Critic and poet Edgar Allan Poe supported Pinkney's work after his death, quoting from his poetry in a lecture series. Poe also suggested Pinkney would have been more successful if he was a New Englander rather than a Southern writer.This poem is taken from the Yale Book of American Verse. 1912, Thomas R. Lounsbury, ed. (1838–1915)