Some Historical Aspects of the Thermal and Mineral Springs of the United States

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Identifier: JML.MS1133.Capron.1950
Barcode: JML.MS1133.Capron.1950
Title: Some Historical Aspects of the Thermal and Mineral Springs of the United States
Description: Text of a lecture to the Sphex Club in Lynchburg. The paper, titled "Some Historical Aspects of the Thermal and Mineral Springs of the United States," provides an exhaustive historical account of mineral springs in the U.S., emphasizing their importance in American history, health, and society from the colonial period through the 19th century. It details the various medicinal uses and social aspects of these springs, the people who frequented them, and their cultural significance, especially in Virginia. The study also highlights the evolution of public and medical perception of these springs over time.
Date: 9 February 1950
Creator: Capron, John D.
topic: SPHEX Club - lectures; Capron, John D.; Springs -- thermal; Springs -- mineral; Springs -- Virginia
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Digital Format: pdf
Language: English
Publisher: George M. Jones Library Association
Repository: George M. Jones Library Association
Rights: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/; George M. Jones Library Association
Rights Holder: Capron, John D.; George M. Jones Library Association