Austrian health resorts throughout the year / W. Fraser Rae.

  • Rae, W. Fraser (William Fraser), 1835-1905.
Date:
1889
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    how to reach a particular place, where to live and what to see there, and how to leave it. During the publication of the articles upon which this book is based, a short article appeared in The Lancet which sets forth their scope in better terms than any which I could employ. In the belief that it will interest many readers and commend this book to their notice, I subjoin it: The Times of June 22nd began publishing a series of articles ^from a corre- spondent,’ on Austrian Health Resorts, which cannot fail to be of much interest to many who are con- templating an autumnal holiday to some Continental inland watering-place. The gouty, the rheumatic, the dyspeptic, and the over-wrought find in such a change relief and invigoration, which strictly medicinal treat- ment at home often fails to accomplish. It is not sufficient for such persons that their change should have a directly medical object, and be confined to drinking this or that natural mineral water, though this may form a very important element for the relief of their discomfort. But the air, scenery, elevation above sea level, as well as amusements and novel experiences of life, with facilities for travelling, are matters needing careful preliminary consideration, both by the doctor and the patient. The medical adviser has much difficulty in selecting the kind of place that is likely to be beneficial as well as agreeable to his patient. A large number of persons who go to Continental watering-places need the one as