140×215 (60×90/16), hard cover, ill., 394 pp., 2006
ISBN 5-86793-321-7

An examination of saunas of all ages and peoples shows that the sauna has accompanied humankind from its earliest times. The history of saunas dates back to Ancient Egypt and continues into the biblical era to our day. It has also recently been discovered that the ancient peoples of America also had saunas. The history of morality, customs and culture is intimately connected with the sauna. What saunas were built from, what kind of fuel was used in them, how they were decorated, how hot they were, what procedures were customary amongst bathers, what perceptions were associated with saunas in different epochs, amusing sauna stories and medical tips – all this can be found in this absorbing book by well-known journalist Anatoly Rubinov.

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