Letters Descriptive of the Virginia Springs: The Roads Leading Thereto

Description: This book provides a rich account of the history, culture, and geography of Virginia’s famed mineral springs. Written in a style accessible to the general reader, the author, a Philadelphia physician and amateur geologist, attempts to provide a vivid and detailed account of his travels throughout Virginia's mountainous regions. He does this with particular attention to the human experience of visiting these springs; their social customs, accommodations, dining experiences, and amusements are all thoroughly chronicled. By grounding his work in meticulous observation, the author transmits a sincere appreciation for these natural wonders and for the state’s unique position at the heart of early 19th-century American culture. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.

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