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100 1 _aJohnson, James,
_d1777-1845
245 1 0 _aPilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation :
_bWith an inquiry into the comparative merits of different mineral waters: the maladies to which they are applicable, and those in which they are injurious
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-08-15
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHealth resorts
653 _aMineral waters
653 _aBalneology
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60104
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