Project Gutenberg 2009-12-14 Public domain in the USA. 171 Gifford-Bennet, Robert Ottiwell 1834 1902 Buxton and its Medicinal Waters Transcribed from the 1892 John Heywood edition by David Price "Buxton and its Medicinal Waters" by Robert Ottiwell Gifford-Bennet is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the therapeutic properties of the mineral waters found in Buxton, Derbyshire, and provides an in-depth analysis of their effects on various ailments, particularly chronic and acute rheumatic conditions. It serves as a guide for both medical professionals and patients interested in the healing potential of Buxton's thermal springs. The content of the book is divided into several chapters that collectively discuss the geographical and historical significance of Buxton, the chemical composition of its medicinal waters, and recommendations for therapeutic use. The author details the physiological effects of the waters on human health and lists specific diseases that can benefit from their application, such as gout, rheumatism, and certain types of paralysis. Gifford-Bennet emphasizes the importance of careful usage to avoid adverse effects and provides a structured approach to bathing and drinking the waters, alongside guidelines for the duration of residence necessary for effective treatment. Overall, the book is a comprehensive resource for understanding how the unique characteristics of Buxton's mineral springs contribute to health and wellness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 45.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. en Health resorts -- England -- Buxton (Derbyshire) Mineral waters -- England DA Text Category: Science - Chemistry/Biochemistry Category: Health & Medicine Category: Environmental Issues 84219 2025-07-12T12:59:08.597619 text/html 79088 2009-12-14T15:22:11 text/html 118567 2025-07-12T12:59:14.447564 application/epub+zip 117308 2025-07-12T12:59:11.740584 application/epub+zip 92651 2025-07-12T12:59:10.590584 application/epub+zip 243569 2025-07-12T12:59:16.231558 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 232394 2025-07-12T12:59:13.710591 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 197451 2022-09-14T07:43:31.778716 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 67622 2025-07-12T12:59:08.213591 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67467 2009-12-14T15:21:16 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 67340 2009-12-14T15:24:54 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21305 2025-07-12T12:59:16.358546 application/rdf+xml 15249 2025-07-12T12:59:11.087609 image/jpeg 3740 2025-07-12T12:59:10.837573 image/jpeg 24876 2009-12-14T15:24:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 26835 2009-12-14T15:24:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 24857 2009-12-14T15:24:54 application/octet-stream application/zip 117231 2025-07-12T12:59:08.604639 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog