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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    Almagro.—Spnin, ])rovince of Ciudad-Real, near tliis town. Acidulous waters. No estabiisbment and little used. Almamezo.—Austria-Hunjrary, comitat of Bere.c^-Ujocza; see Zauj'ka. Several saline-ferruginous springs not yet analysed. Almas.—Austria-Ilimg'ary, comitat of Gran, on the Danube. Tepid sulpburous Avaters. Almeida.—Spain, province of Leon, near Eonar. Suloburous-alkaliue waters, containing sulphate of iron, l'.)0^ F. Special indications: Goxit, rlicumatisni, paralysis, sldn diseases. Almeria.—Spain, on the south coast. AViuter station, with sul])hurous magnesian waters. Special iiidicdtinns : Kheumatisin and paralysis, phthisis, chlorosis, nervous affections. Mean winter temperature G0° F. One of the most sheltered of winter stations ; frost and snow are entirely unknown here, and the temperature rarely falls to 45° I\ A clear, dry and calm air characterizes Almeria. Alnmouth.—En^fland, Northumberland, betweenNf>vcastle and Berwick. Sea baths and sandy beach. Alova.—Spain, province of Malaga, near the capital. Sulphurous and bitter waters. Not frequented. Alpnacht.—Switzerland, Lake of IV. Cantons, Canton Unterwalden,. four miles from Saarnen. See routes in table to Lucerne. Climatic station ; whey and milk cure. The starting point for diligences for Bernese Oberland. It, is situated at the foot of Mount Pilatus, whence extends a beautiful panorama of the surrounding mountains. It is hours ride over a good mule path to top of mountain. Hotel: The Hotel Pilatus, a clean and comfortable house- Telegraph and telephone office. M. Britschgy, j^roprietor, Alsasua.—Spain, province of Navarra, near Vittoria. Alkaline waters ; also a ferruginous spx-ing. The establishment is small, and, thoughit has araib.vay station easy of access, little is done to attract visitors. Also-Sebes.—Austria-Hungary, comitat of Saros, near Eperies. Chalybeate springs. Special indications: Affections of the lymphatic systsm,, scrofula, commencing tuberculosis, catarrh of the respiratory organs, constipation. Very primitive arrangements. B