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The Secret of Longevity and Remarkable Centenarians
A long excerpted feature surveys legendary ages and claimed secrets of longevity. It catalogs centenarians and near-centenarians from the 18th to 19th centuries, detailing diets, daily habits, and notable tales while arguing that living conditions and discipline extend life. It notes figures from Moses to Mrs. McElroy and discusses occupational impact on lifespan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peay Post
Cincinnati
Moses
South America
Mary Benton
Elton
Durban
England
Geezeh
Numaus de Cuyan
Bengal
India
Dobson
Hadfield
John de la Somet
Virginia
Thomas Parr
Winnington
Shropshire
Henry Jenkins
London
Charles II
Jenkins
Edward Elmernd
Philadelphia
Valentine Cateby
Preston
Hull
Kingston Upon Thames
Surry
Warrell
McElroy
Northampton County
Pennsylvania
Hagsband
Mary Randall
Thurles
Ireland
Miller
Brooklyn
David Bennet
Rowley
Mass
Edward Augustus Holyoke
Salem
Hezekiah Merian
Ward
John Crocker
Richmond
Chambers’ Journal
Pereneen
Bocce
Thicologiana