The use of books to heal is not a new concept. ... "One of the earliest records of the use of books for treatment purposes appeared in 1272. ... "Rush recommended two categories of reading. One was intended to provide entertainment (e.g. travel books, novels); the other, knowledge (e.g. philosophical, moral, religious subjects, current events).... In the 1850's children were given the opportunity to read fiction stories geared toward them for one purpose, entertainment. ...

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