Bibliographic sketches listed chronologically:
 Autobiography
of A. T. Still A. T. Still, D.O. 1897 461 pages 43 illustrations Colorful autobiographical sketch by the founder of Osteopathy.  Osteopathy
Complete Elmer D. Barber, D.O. 1898 566 pages 50 illustrations Comprehensive text includes treatments for many illnesses. Osteopathic philosophy and theory are covered.  Philosophy
of Osteopathy A. T. Still, D.O. 1899 268 pages No illustrations Classic exposition of osteopathic concepts by the founder of Osteopathy.
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Practical Magnetic Healer G. M. Brown 1899 256 pages 13 pictures Professor Brown's approach integrates physical manipulation and energy medicine.
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Manual of Osteopathic Manipulations and Treatment
Wilfred L. Riggs, D.O. 1901 166 pages 32 pictures This simple manual explains basic osteopathic theory and practice.
Essentials of Osteopathy Isabel M. Davenport, M.D., D.O. 1903 102 pages No illustrations This is an excellent introduction to traditional osteopathy. The author relies heavily on the work of Hazzard, but the lectures on osteoapthic centers and physiological regulation via these centers are helpful for students new to these concepts. The Chiropractor D. D. Palmer 1904 115 pages No illustrations This brief text lays out the philosophy of chiropractice by its founder.
History of Osteopathy E. R. Booth, Ph.D, D.O. 1906 428 pages 28 images This is a comprehensive and exhaustive treatise on the origins of osteopathy.
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Household Osteopath Francis J. Feidler, D.O. 1906 211 pages 80 figures "... by far the greatest amount of suffering is caused by contractured muscles pressing upon nerves and blood vessels" writes the author of this work intended for the layperson. Simple instructions for treating common ailments are provided. The reader is warned regarding specific conditions that require the services of an "expert osteopath."
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Abdominal and Pelvic Brain Byron Robinson, M.D. 1907 671 pages 207 detailed anatomical drawings Although Robinson was a medical doctor, his work was highly regarded and widely cited by the early osteopaths. This is a major treatise on the peripheral nervous system.
 Neuropathy:
The New Science of Drugless Healing Amply Illustrated and Explained
A. P. Davis, M.D., N.D., D.O. 1909 136 pages 78 pictures and illustrations The self-proclaimed creator of "neuropathy", A. P. Davis integrated varied modalities including opthalmology, osteopathy, chiropractic, suggestive therapeutics, magnetic healing, diet, deep breathing, hydrotherapy into the practice of neuropathy.
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Manual of Osteopathy (2nd Edition) Eduard W. Goetz, D.O. 1909 174 pages 45 pictures Another simple manual which contains basic information on osteopathic theory and practice.
 Text-Book
of Osteopathy American College of Mechano-Therapy 1910 97 pages 15 Illustrations General information and simplistic perspective of early osteopathy.
 Mechanical
Vibration M. L. H. Arnold Snow, M.D. 1912 476 pages 12 plates, 58 illustrations This is a comprehensive treatment of various forms of "mechano-therapy." The author provides extensive descriptions of nerve reflexes and how they can be effected via mechanical vibration, concussion, percussion, etc.
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Principles of Osteopathic Technique A. S. Hollis, D.O. 1914 112 pages 50 illustrations This small text is an excellent introduction to basic osteopathic manipulative therapy as practiced in 1914. The author does a good job of elaborating fundamental principles in a practical format. There is little discussion of specific conditions. Rather, the emphasis is on finding and correcting anatomical abnormalities. Vibratory Technique B. H. Brown, M. D. 1914 No illustrations This text covers the use of the electric vibrator by a medical doctor to treat many of the same conditions as the early osteopaths and chiropractors.  Neuropathy
Illustrated A. P. Davis, M.D., N.D., D.O. 1915 595 pages 52 pictures and illustrations This is an updated version of his 1908 text on the same subject, including articles by several other authors expounding on related topics (such as diet, suggestive therapeutics, and healthy living).
Osteopathic Technic Ernest Eckford Tucker 1917 174 pages No illustrations. This text focuses on the basics on osteopathy. Chapter III titled "Neuropathic Lesions and Specific Centers" is a fascinating discussion on physiological regulation via osteopathic manipulation. Dr. A. T. Still Founder of Osteopathy M. A. Lane 1918 217 pages 7 illustrations. As the title indiciates, this is a biography of A.T. Still. Spondylotherapy Simplified Alva Emery Gregory, M.D. 1922 178 pages No illustrations. "A compendium of the science of spinal concussion and sinusoidalization and the technique of their administration; the specific centers of the nerve origin through which we control the function of various viscera; the results of simulation of the different spinal centers of nerve origin, what affected and how, and directions for the correct application of those methods in the treatment of diseases amenable to them."
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Anatomy of the Lymphatics F. P. Millard, D. O. 1922 278 pages 90 illustrations This is a wonderful treatise on lymphatic theory and technique with especially useful information on osteopathic finger surgery technique.  The
Naturopathic Method of Reducing Dislocations
F. W. Collins, M.D., D.O., N.D., Ph.C. 1924 112 pages 47 photographs. This brief little book deals strickly with dislocations, relying primarly on photos with little text.
Practice of Osteopathy: Its Practical Application to the Various Diseases of the Human Body(6th Edition) Charles H. Murray, D.O. 1925 (First Edition was published in 1909) 419 pages 111 halftone photographs Practicality is emphasized in the style and content of this manual. General information is provided with specific protocols for the various diseases.
Writings of Dr. J. Martin Littlejohn, Ph.D., M.D., D.O., L.L.D. This is a small collection of articles by a well-respected physician and teacher. These articles discuss such fascinating topics as: the role of vital life-force energy, co-ordination of this vital energy via therapeutics, and basic anatomy and physiology from an osteopathic perspective. I don't have a date for these articles.
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Buxton Technological Course in Painless Chiropractic
A. G. A. Buxton, D.C. 1926 127 pages 37 photographs This brief text covers the basics of chiropractic technique.
 Intra-Pelvic
Technique - Manipulative Surgery of the Pelvic Organs)
Percy H. Woodhall, M.D., D.O. 1926 198 pages 76 illustrations As the title suggests, the this book covers the use of manipulative treatment applied with the hands directly to the organs and tissues within the pelvis. Articles On Manual Therapy This is a collection of journal articles on various topics relating to early American manual therapy.
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