Chemical and Medical Report of the Properties of the Mineral Waters - Of Buxton, Matlock, Tunbridge Wells, Harrogate, Bath, Cheltenham,

Klappentext In medical terms, 'mineral water' was, in the early nineteenth century, any water that appeared to have an effect on human health. British physicians often prescribed mineral waters from particular locations - most commonly those at Bath - for a variety of illnesses. However, there was little available information on the chemical composition of these waters, and extant manuals were often inaccurate. This report by the physician Charles Scudamore (1779-1849) appeared in 1820, the first of its kind for decades. Having visited several well-known spas and wells, including Bath, Buxton and Cheltenham, Scudamore conducted a series of experiments on water samples: he reports using litmus, turmeric and violet papers to judge alkalinity levels; documents testing for various minerals using anything from soap to silver; and explains in detail the difference between hard and soft water. His report remains insightful reading in the history of medicine. Zusammenfassung When this report first appeared in 1820, mineral waters were often prescribed for various illnesses. It was with the medical profession in mind that physician Charles Scudamore (1779–1849) conducted his research into the chemical composition of these waters. Here he investigates nine British locations, meticulously documenting his results. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Preliminary statement of the general action of tests; Buxton; Matlock; Tunbridge Wells; Harrogate; Bath; Cheltenham; Leamington; Malvern Wells; Isle of Wight.

Product details

• Authors: Charles Scudamore
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2018
• EAN: 9781108062022
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06202-2
• No. of pages: 282
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine; Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - History of Medicine
• Subjects: Guides > Health; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > General; England, MEDICAL / Public Health, MEDICAL / History, MEDICAL / Preventive Medicine, c 1800 to c 1900, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, History of Medicine, Public health & preventive medicine, Public health and preventive medicine