Saratoga Waters: Or the Invalid at Saratoga (1840)

Saratoga Waters: Or The Invalid At Saratoga (1840) is a novel written by Milo Linus North. The story follows the journey of an invalid, who seeks to improve his health by visiting the famous Saratoga Springs in upstate New York. The protagonist, John, is accompanied by his wife and daughter, and they all hope that the healing powers of the mineral waters will help him recover from his illness.As they arrive at the resort town, they encounter a variety of characters, including other visitors seeking a cure, local residents, and the staff of the hotels and spas. John becomes fascinated with the history and legends surrounding the springs, and he begins to explore the area and learn more about its past.Throughout the novel, North weaves together themes of health, nature, history, and romance, creating a vivid portrait of life in Saratoga in the mid-nineteenth century. The book also offers insights into the cultural and social context of the time, including the growing popularity of health tourism and the changing role of women in society.Overall, Saratoga Waters is a charming and engaging novel that offers a unique glimpse into a bygone era, and will be of interest to anyone interested in the history of medicine, travel, and American culture.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.