— Bath and Its Hot Mineral Springs

Bath, Green & Simms, 1842. Brochure/Pamphlet. A very scarce pamphlet on the hot mineral springs of Bath, the popular waters which resulted in the city's popularity. A very scarce pamphlet promoting and detailing the hot mineral springs of Bath, including a price list of for the costs of public and private baths, and for drinking the waters. The hot springs were used for public bathing during the Roman rule of Britain, before being brought back into much popularity from the sixteenth century. In particular it was an important part of society culture during the Georgian eras, during the height of popularity in the city.This was published by the lessees of the bath, Green & Simms, in July 1842. Unbound, as issued. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. A small amount of wear to the backstrip. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .