Winter and Spring on the Shores of the Mediterranean: Or the Riviera, Mentone, Italy, Corsica, Sicily, Algeria, Spain, and Biarritz as Winter Climates (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

J. Henry Bennet

9780260302076: Winter and Spring on the Shores of the Mediterranean: Or the Riviera, Mentone, Italy, Corsica, Sicily, Algeria, Spain, and Biarritz as Winter Climates (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260302074 ISBN 13: 9780260302076

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover a detailed portrait of the Riviera’s winter and spring climates, from Mentone to the shores of the Mediterranean.

This careful study blends travel impressions with practical observations on how the landscape, weather, and flora interact to create healthier winter havens along the Genoese coast, Corsica, Sicily, Algeria, Spain, and beyond. The book shares the author’s long experience as a physician seeking reliable, cooler habitats for those seeking relief from illness and fatigue.

Explore how geography, vegetation, and sea breezes shape winter comfort and disease patterns.
Learn about specific towns and regions, their climates, and the practicalities of travel and residence.
Read grounded discussions on malaria, drainage, and the role of mountains in moderating temperatures.
Find maps, flora notes, and period observations that illuminate 19th‑century Mediterranean travel and health priorities.

Ideal for readers curious about historical approaches to climate, health travel, and the subtleties of winter life along the Riviera and its neighboring shores.

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