02654cam a22003253u 4500 60104 UtSlPG 20260610134402.0 m cr n 260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RA Johnson, James, 1777-1845 Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation : With an inquiry into the comparative merits of different mineral waters: the maladies to which they are applicable, and those in which they are injurious Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2019 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2019-08-15 Produced by Susan Skinner, K Nordquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation" by James Johnson is a travelogue written in the early 19th century. This book provides an insightful exploration of various mineral springs in Germany and their supposed health benefits, while also reflecting on the experiences of English travelers seeking rejuvenation. The author, serving as a physician, interweaves professional medical observations with personal anecdotes and cultural commentary, presenting the spas as both a place for healing and a social hub. At the start of the work, the author introduces his motivations for writing—stemming from excursions to German spas intended for health, recreation, and information. He reflects on the mix of travelers embarking on these journeys, including invalids, tourists, and various social classes, each with their own reasons for seeking out the spas. Johnson also begins to describe his experiences aboard a steamer bound for the Rhine, capturing the lively atmosphere and diversity of characters on board, which sets the stage for thoughtful explorations of the destinations to come. The opening portion lays the groundwork for a journey not just through geographical spaces, but also through the interactions and meditations of those seeking wellness in the realm of natural mineral waters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Health resorts Mineral waters Balneology https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60104 100930 100930