A Guide to the Virginia Springs by J. J. Moorman
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"A Guide to the Virginia Springs" by J. J. Moorman is a travel guide written in the mid-19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive resource for visitors seeking information about Virginia’s mineral springs, detailing routes, descriptions of the springs, and notable natural curiosities in the state. It appears to cater particularly to health seekers and travelers interested in the therapeutic benefits of the region's renowned springs. The opening of the guide
outlines its purpose and structure, emphasizing the demand for a concise and informative guide that could aid visitors to the Virginia Springs. Moorman mentions the collection of routes from Washington D.C. to various springs, including a focus on Augusta Springs and Weyer's Cave among others. The author expresses his intent to compile valuable insights on several springs' medicinal qualities and their historical significance, ensuring that readers can appreciate both the beauty and the health benefits that Virginia’s landscape offers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Moorman, J. J. (John Jennings), 1802-1885 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | rc01002939 |
| Title |
A Guide to the Virginia Springs Giving, in addition to the routes and distances, a description of the springs and also of the natural curiosities of the state |
| Credits |
Produced by Mark C. Orton, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F206: United States local history: The South. South Atlantic States |
| Subject | Virginia -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Springs -- Virginia |
| Subject | Health resorts -- Virginia |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 41245 |
| Release Date | Oct 30, 2012 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 363 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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