B. Bradshaw's Dictionary of mineral waters, climatic health resorts, sea baths, and hydropathic establishments : giving the names of doctors, hotels which can be recommended with confidence, and other useful information.

  • Bradshaw, B.
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[1895], ©1895
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Credit: B. Bradshaw's Dictionary of mineral waters, climatic health resorts, sea baths, and hydropathic establishments : giving the names of doctors, hotels which can be recommended with confidence, and other useful information. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    A L C A F U C H E A L E X A N I) K R SQL' K L L E. ]3 Alcafuche.—Portutral, district of Beira, in. the Sierra Estrella. Sulphurous v.'aters, KJO'^ F. Special iiidicutiont;: Chronic syphilis and skin diseases. Alcala del Rey.—Spain, province of La Manclia, Sierra Morena. IndiiTcrent waters. Special indications : Debility or' the stomach, nervous complaints. Alcamo.—Sicily, near I'alermo. Sulphurous waters, F. Alcantiid.—Spain, province of Cuenca, near Alcarria. Saline waters. Special indiratinjis : Constijiation and rheumatic paralysis. These waters enjoy go hi^-h a reputation, that notwithstanding invalids having to lind accommodation in huts made from branches of trees—no other accommodation existing—they are very mucli frequented. Doctor : Dr. Sevillana. Alceda or Ontaneda.—Spain, near Santander and Riviero. Thence by diligence. Sulphurous waters, Go to 70 P., and winter station. Special indications : Skin diseases and affections of the mucous membrane. Aldeburgh.—England, Sufi'olk. Sea baths, shingly beach ; much frequented. Doctors : Drs. Hele and Wrightson. Alderney.—Channel Islands, 15 miles from Guernsej. Sea baths ; bad beach. Doctors : Drs. Munn and Mann. Alet.—France, Department of Aude. For routes see table. Bicarbonate of lime waters ; sedative to the nervous system. Doctor : Dr. Gourdon. Alexandersbad.—Germany, Bavaria, circuit of Upper Main, near Wunsiedel, 1,800 feet above sea level. Population, 143. Gold chalybeate water ; hydropathic establishment and j^ine baths. Doctor: Dr. Muller (Munich in winter). Hotels : Weber, Eurhaus. AlexandersQuelle.— Russia, Caucasus, near Pjiitigorsk. Sulphurous waters, seven springs, varying in temperature from 110 to 165° F. Very abundant supply. Special indications : Gout, rheumatism, old sores, anchylosis, syphilis. The situation is extremely picturesque, and the number of visitors have increased considerably of late. Accommodation first-class, but expensive.