A practical dissertation on the waters of Leamington-Spa; including the history of the springs, a new analysis of their gaseous and solid contents, the rules for drinking the waters, bathing, diet, etc / [Charles Loudon].

  • Loudon, Charles, 1801-1844
Date:
1831
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Credit: A practical dissertation on the waters of Leamington-Spa; including the history of the springs, a new analysis of their gaseous and solid contents, the rules for drinking the waters, bathing, diet, etc / [Charles Loudon]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    on Mineral Waters, of a similar nature to those of Leam- ington, I have to acknowledge numerous facts regarding the use of the Springs. In some places I have even em- ployed the expressions of the authors themselves, which, from the nature of my text-book, I am unable to refer to particularly. I trust, however, that this general notice will free me from the charge of plagiarism. As to the Analysis, 1 have, in a particular way, to ex- press my warmest obligations to our very esteemed friend, the Regius Professor of Chemistry in our Alma Mater, and to Dr. Daubeny, Professor of Chemistry in the University of Oxford. This I have alluded to in a subsequent part of the Work, as well as to the assistance afforded by a very intelligent practical Chemist who lately resided in Leam- ington. Throughout the whole of the Chapters my principal aim has been to condense the various facts which I have collected,—to render the Work as practical as possible.