Sharon Springs Waters 170th anniversary edition

An Updated & Annotated Version of Dr Sebastian Fonda’s 1854 Book ... the 170th anniversary edition by Antony Daou, 2024. Mineral springs and the “taking” of mineral waters for healing and health, or hydropathy was all the rage in early 19th century Europe. It quickly spread to America, particularly the old established families of the Northeast who sought to emulate both Britain and the Continent. Of the scientists who expounded on the remedial powers of hydropathy, Dr. Sebastian Fonda who lived in New York City but came from nearby Fonda (and eventually became the resident physician of Sharon Springs) had the upper-class connections yet common touch, combined with his thorough scientific approach (that lent much credence to hisassertions.) The book is divided into 5 main sections:First, an introductory and often whimsical opening to appeal to thecommon reader; this goes into increasingly detailed scientificdiscussions of medicinal properties of hydropathy, analysis of thevarious sp