San Remo and the western Riviera : climatically and medically considered / by Arthur Hill Hassall.

  • Hassall, Arthur Hill, 1817-1894.
Date:
1879
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Credit: San Remo and the western Riviera : climatically and medically considered / by Arthur Hill Hassall. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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

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    CONTENTS. CHAPTER I. SAN REMO. PAGE Situation — The Bay —The Sheltering Hills and Mountains — History —The Old Town—Its Architectural Peculiarities — The New Town—The East and West Suburbs—The Port—The Sea Baths —The Campo Santo—Sanitary Condition of the Town—The Water Supply—Analyses of Fountain and Well Water—Necessity for a New Supply—Eain Water—The Drain- age—Town Refuse—The San Remese—Servants—Washing- Dress of the San Remese—Walks and Drives—Amusements ]-33 CHAPTER II. Food Supplies at San Remo—Mediterranean Fish—Sale of Small Birds-Vegetables—Fungi—Fruit—Many articles partaken of in France and Italy, not used as Food in England—Indiscriminate Slaughter of Small Birds .... CHAPTER III. Geology of the District-The Winds-Prevailing Winds-Sea and Land Breezes—Rainfall—Temperature—Warmth of the Medi- terranean—Saltness-Variation of Meteorological Observations —Division of Seasons—Temperature of San Remo and the other