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Mineral Waters of the United States and American Spas

Mineral Waters of the United States and American Spas

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ISBN10: 102584503X
ISBN13: 9781025845036
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 808
Weight: 2.45
Height: 1.60 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Mineral Waters of the United States and American Spas is a comprehensive and authoritative guide to the hydrological resources and therapeutic traditions of early 20th-century America. Written by William Edward Fitch, this work serves as an exhaustive inventory and medical analysis of the nation's most significant mineral springs and health resorts. The text meticulously categorizes various types of mineral waters-alkaline, saline, chalybeate, and more-detailing their chemical compositions and specific indications for a wide range of ailments.

Beyond its scientific classifications, the book explores the burgeoning culture of American spas, examining the infrastructure and clinical practices that defined the era's approach to hydrotherapy and balneology. From the famous springs of Saratoga to the thermal baths of Arkansas, Fitch provides detailed geographic and medical insights into the geography of health across the United States. This work remains a vital resource for those interested in the history of medicine, the development of the American wellness industry, and the geological diversity of the country's natural springs. It offers a fascinating look at a time when natural mineral waters were at the forefront of medical treatment and restorative tourism.

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