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Taking the Waters in Texas
Janet Mace Valenza
其他書名
Springs, Spas, and Fountains of Youth
出版Univ of TX + ORM, 2010-07-05
主題History / United States / State & Local / Southwest (AZ, NM, OK, TX)History / United States / 19th CenturySocial Science / Customs & TraditionsHistory / Social HistorySocial Science / Regional Studies
ISBN029276796X9780292767966
URLhttp://books.google.com.hk/books?id=wAbYEAAAQBAJ&hl=&source=gbs_api
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註釋This historical study reveals a fascinating yet forgotten aspect of life in nineteenth century Texas—its once-famous mineral spring health spas.
 
Southern Texas once boasted an enviable variety of mineral waters. Though most are closed and nearly forgotten today, Texas spas and resorts once drew thousands of visitors from across the country. They came seeking rejuvenation of body and spirit in the healing mineral waters. This book offers the first comprehensive history of Texas’ healing springs.
 
Janet Valenza tracks the rise, popularity, and decline of the "water cure" from the 1830s to the present day. She follows the development of major spas and resorts, such as Mineral Wells and Indian Hot Springs near El Paso, as well as smaller, family-run springs. Valenza also describes how mineral waters influenced patterns of settlement, transportation routes, commerce, and people’s attitudes toward the land. Period photos and quotes from those seeking cures offer vivid glimpses into the daily life at the springs, which Valenza lists and describes county-by-county in the appendix.