The History Of The Dorton Chalybeate: With A Concise Treatise On Its Chemical Properties And Medicinal Uses (1833)

By Thomas Knight

Book Overview

The History of the Dorton Chalybeate is a book written by Thomas Knight in 1833. The book provides a detailed account of the history of the Dorton Chalybeate, a natural spring in Oxfordshire, England, which was believed to have healing properties. The author also includes a concise treatise on the chemical properties of the water and its medicinal uses. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the Dorton Chalybeate, including its discovery, the various attempts to commercialize it, and the different theories about its healing properties. The author also includes several anecdotes and stories about the people who have visited the spring over the years. Overall, The History of the Dorton Chalybeate is a fascinating account of a natural wonder and its impact on the people who have encountered it.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104393794
• ISBN13: 9781104393793
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"