A Description of Buxton, and the Adjacent Country; or the New Guide, for Ladies and Gentlemen, Resorting to That Place of Health and Amusement; . Compiled by W. Bott, Buxton

A Description Of Buxton, And The Adjacent Country; Or The New Guide, For Ladies And Gentlemen, Resorting To That Place Of Health And Amusement;. Compiled By W. Bott, Buxton. William Bott's travel guide surveys Buxton's health resort and the surrounding Derbyshire countryside, detailing the hotels, baths, and waters, and offering practical advice on drinking regimens, bathing schedules, and diet. It chronicles the architectural feats around the town, such as the Crescent and the Duke of Devonshire's extensions, and describes nearby attractions including Peak's Hole, Matlock Dale, Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth, and Haddon Hall. The book provides itineraries and rides, lists of carriers and coaches, and notes on the social amusements of the season, illustrating both the health and leisure opportunities that drew visitors to Buxton in the late 18th century.