Saratoga, Its Mineral Waters: And Their Use in Preventing and Eradicating Disease, and as a Refreshing Beverage (1869)

Saratoga, Its Mineral Waters: And Their Use In Preventing And Eradicating Disease, And As A Refreshing Beverage is a book written by Charles Carroll Dawson in 1869. The book provides a comprehensive description of the mineral waters found in Saratoga, New York, and their therapeutic properties. It also explores the history and development of the Saratoga Springs as a popular health resort in the 19th century.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a specific aspect of the mineral waters. The first chapter provides an overview of the geological formation of the springs and their chemical composition. The subsequent chapters delve into the medicinal properties of the waters, including their use in treating various diseases such as dyspepsia, rheumatism, and gout.The book also includes a section on the use of Saratoga water as a refreshing beverage. It describes the various types of water available and their taste, as well as the methods used to bottle and transport the water to different parts of the country.Overall, Saratoga, Its Mineral Waters is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and therapeutic properties of mineral waters. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the development of the Saratoga Springs as a health resort and its significance in the 19th century.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.