Health abroad : a medical handbook of travel / by C. Harford Battersby [and others] ; edited by Edmund Hobhouse.

Date:
1899
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Credit: Health abroad : a medical handbook of travel / by C. Harford Battersby [and others] ; edited by Edmund Hobhouse. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    north are tree-clad hills, and to the N.W. is an adjoining pine forest of nearly 2,000 acres, where good shooting may be had. In fact, in all directions there are beautiful views of surrounding heights, and the hotel stands in the midst of beautifully laid-out grounds. There are good walks, and horses and donkeys are available for riding. The addi- tional attraction of thermal baths and therapeutic waters induced the French Government to select this spot as a health resort for army invalids. The modern establish- ment is built on the site of the Eoman town and baths, known as Aquae Calidae. Climate.—During the winter the climate is rather colder than that of Algiers. Often the cold is very marked, and the climate too variable for delicate invalids in winter, though in spring the conditions are delightful. The air is mild, tonic, and free from dust, which is a considerable recommendation. The proximity of the sea and the pre- vailing winds bring the climate under similar influences to that of Algiers, but the elevation and somewhat inland position offer a colder climate, especially at night. The absence of a large town and the purity of the suiioundings enhance the value of the climate to the invalid. Theie is generally a cool breeze in the afternoon. The amount of moisture in the air is less than at Algiers, and the air less oppressive (Dr. Brandt). Tbe climate has been com- pared to the Scotch highlands in autumn, though diiei. Hamman Edrha is a delightful summer resort for those who cannot leave the country. The Baths.—The baths, which are conveniently situated in the hotel buildings, are supplied by hot spring, having a temperature of 113°, and a composition allied to the water of Bath or Baden in Austria. There are two swim- ming baths, with temperatures respectively of 99° and ] 09° F. The temperature of 99° is reached by the other