Bath waters : a rational account of their nature and use : with special reference to gout, rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis / by Preston King. With an historical sketch by S. Baring-Gould.

  • King, Preston, fl. 1901.
Date:
[1901]
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Credit: Bath waters : a rational account of their nature and use : with special reference to gout, rheumatism and rheumatoid arthritis / by Preston King. With an historical sketch by S. Baring-Gould. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by University of Bristol Library. The original may be consulted at University of Bristol Library.

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    Charles II. in 1663, when he tried their effects inter- nally, as advised by his physician, and the visit of Royalty drew others to the place, and thenceforth Bath became a resort for the infirm. Then, out of this, grew the frequentation of Bath as a fashionable resort; it was a social necessity for everyone who would be in the World of Fashion to spend at least a winter there, and there lose money in play. In the time of the Prince Regent it reached its climax of prosperity, and was prominent as a resort, not only for the sake of the waters, but for amusement and play. Then it declined, but is again somewhat on the move once more. 3