 He obtained literature on the subject and then was able to visit and take part in the nudist groups that had formed in Germany.It was during this time he realized he had opportunity to observe and study a significant movement from a psychological and sociological aspect and was encouraged to write a book on social nudism.Back in New York during the winter of 1923–24 Dr. Parmelee wrote the book "The New Gymnosophy" the first edition of which was published in 1927 by F.H.