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An Analysis Of The Mineral Waters Of Saratoga And Ballston: With Practical Remarks On Their Medical Properties (1831)

An Analysis Of The Mineral Waters Of Saratoga And Ballston: With Practical Remarks On Their Medical Properties (1831)

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ISBN10: 1164567241
ISBN13: 9781164567240
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
An Analysis Of The Mineral Waters Of Saratoga And Ballston: With Practical Remarks On Their Medical Properties is a book written by John Honeywood Steel in 1831. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the mineral waters of Saratoga and Ballston, two popular health resorts in New York during the 19th century. The author provides detailed information on the chemical composition of the waters, including their mineral content and temperature. The book also includes practical remarks on the medical properties of the waters, including their use in the treatment of various diseases such as dyspepsia, rheumatism, and gout. Steel provides case studies of patients who have benefitted from the use of the mineral waters, as well as instructions on how to properly use the waters for therapeutic purposes. In addition to the medical information, the book also provides historical and cultural context for the use of mineral waters as a form of therapy. Steel discusses the popularity of health resorts in the 19th century, as well as the social and economic implications of these resorts for the surrounding communities. Overall, An Analysis Of The Mineral Waters Of Saratoga And Ballston: With Practical Remarks On Their Medical Properties is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of health resorts and the use of mineral waters for therapeutic purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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