Mineral and Thermal Springs of the United States and Canada
by BELL, John
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About This Item
BELL, John. The Mineral and Thermal Springs of the United States and Canada. Phila.: Parry and McMillan, 1855. 1st ed. xx, [13]-394 pp. Orig. blind-stamped cloth. Light wear to head of spine, minor rubbing to cloth, else near fine. A guide to the various springs of the United States and an analysis of their healing powers by a physician. "The want of a manual in which travellers for curiosity and pleasure, and invalids in quest of health, might learn where to go, how to go, and what to find, in relation to the Mineral and Thermal Springs of our country, has been generally felt." from the Preface.
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- George S. MacManus Company (US)
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- 59245
- Title
- Mineral and Thermal Springs of the United States and Canada
- Author
- BELL, John
- Book Condition
- Used
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- 1
- Keywords
- MED & SCI, GUIDEBOOKS, GEN AM
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