"Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation" by James Johnson is a captivating account of journeys to German mineral springs in the 1800s, where health-seeking English travelers mingled with locals seeking rejuvenation. Written from a physician's point of view, the book blends medical knowledge with personal stories and cultural insights, painting a vivid picture of spas as both wellness centers and social gathering spots. The story begins with insights into why the author wrote the book, fueled by travels to German spas for health and leisure. It examines the diverse groups of people who journeyed to these places, from the sick to tourists, highlighting their different reasons for visiting the spas. Johnson vividly describes his voyage on a steamer to the Rhine, illustrating the vibrant setting and diverse passengers, setting the stage for an intellectual study of the destinations. The beginning creates the basis for travel not just through real locations but also through the ideas and encounters of people trying to get better using mineral waters found in nature.
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
By James Johnson
Embark on a 19th-century journey to German spas, where seekers of health, pleasure, and social interactions uncover the intriguing blend of medicine, culture, and personal stories.
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About the AuthorJames Johnson was an influential British writer on diseases of tropical climates in the first half of the nineteenth century. Born in Ireland, at the early age of 15 he became an apprentice to a surgeon-apothecary in Antrim for two years. After spending two further two years in Belfast, he moved to London for the surgeon's examination, which he passed in 1798. Immediately afterwards, he was appointed surgeon's mate on a naval vessel, on which he sailed to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. In 1800 he took part in an expedition to Egypt and, in 1803, sailed for India.
James Johnson was an influential British writer on diseases of tropical climates in the first half of the nineteenth century. Born in Ireland, at the early age of 15 he became an apprentice to a surgeon-apothecary in Antrim for two years. After spending two further two years in Belfast, he moved to London for the surgeon's examination, which he passed in 1798. Immediately afterwards, he was appointed surgeon's mate on a naval vessel, on which he sailed to Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. In 1800 he took part in an expedition to Egypt and, in 1803, sailed for India.
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