The White Sulphur Springs of Virginia, 1843.

Title:

The White Sulphur Springs of Virginia, 1843.

Call Number:

P14431

Date:

1970

Description:

Pamphlet. "The Plectopteran Press, Morgantown, West Virginia :: 1970." "These brief comments upon the salutary qualities of the White Sulphur region were first published in the Boston Medical & Surgical Journal, 29:72-4, August 30, 1843. In the absence of an author's name, the work is likely that of Dr. Jerome Van Crowninshield Smith (1800-1879), who was then editor of the journal. The scientific physician, Dr. Moorman, lived from 1802-1885. A sketch of his life by Guy Hinsdale, "John Jennings Moorman, M. D.: is in Annals of Medical History, n.s., 6:353-8, July, 1934."

Subject Geographic:

White Sulphur Springs (W. Va.)

Subject Topical:

Mineral waters--West Virginia--White Sulphur Springs., Health resorts--West Virginia--White Sulphur Springs.