William Alcott
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William Andrus Alcott, also known as William Alexander Alcott, was an American educator, educational reformer, medical doctor, vegetarian and writer. His works, which include a wide range of topics in
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The American Vegetarian and Health Journal - Published by The American Vegetarian Society (AVS) - 1853
Sylvester Graham
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Sylvester Graham was an American Presbyterian minister and dietary reformer. He was known for his emphasis on vegetarianism, the temperance movement, and eating whole-grain bread. His preaching inspir
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…the most prolific authors in early American history. He wrote frequently on the topics of education and health. In 1836, he wrote a letter defending Grahamism to the editor of the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal, published on May 4, 1836. Alcott titled the letter “The Graham System” and signed the article…
Wood engraving of Graham, 1880