"Curiosities of Common Water" -- 1851 Reprint of Important 18th Century Treatise on Healing Properties of Water
Published by Fowlers and Wells, New York, New York, 1851
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Seller: Eclectibles, ABAA, Tolland, CT, U.S.A.Eclectibles, ABAA
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Later American edition, first published in England in 1723, of an early treatise on the potential healing properties of water. This would later be referred to in the 19th century as the alternative medicine of hydrotherapy, sometimes referred to as hydropathy. Using water in physiotherapy was most popular in the late 19th and early 20th century, and prompted the popularity of spas, sanitariums, and the use of what were perceived as "healing" waters and spring waters for health. Some of the interesting claims about the benefits of drinking water in this work: beneficial in child-bearing and breast feeding; preventing hunger; preventing bladder stones, gout, and melancholy; "cools" the blood and "strengthens" the stomach. Correctly states that water is more beneficial to children than hard liquor or wine (p. 40). Single vol. (7.5" by 4.5"), pp. 92, in original printed wrps. Two (2) copies of this edition on WorldCat (Sept. 2025). Very good. Toning, spotting, spine chipped. Modern ink to title-page.…
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- Title
- "Curiosities of Common Water" -- 1851 Reprint of Important 18th Century Treatise on Healing Properties of Water
- Author
- John Smith, C.M.
- Publisher
- Fowlers and Wells, New York, New York
- Publication year
- 1851
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A site for collectors, dealers, researchers and institutions to browse our "bins" of interesting, attractive, informative and amusing items for sale. Most of our items are from the 19th Century and are ephemera, or other items on paper. Some categories we specialize in are childhood ephemera including paper dolls, children's books and game; historical memorabilia including business correspondence, early recreational travel in America, menus, advertising, business and trade cards and catalogs; and Victoriana including valentines and other love tokens,We also have a large selection of early ephemera relating to the bookselling trade. Items are often selected for content, not just graphic appeal.…
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