This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1842 edition. Excerpt: ...serviceable, especially when occurring in the chronic forms, so common in persons returning from hot climates. Cutaneous affections, especially those of a scaly character, are much ameliorated by it. In some of the derangements peculiar to females, the Devonshire climate is beneficial, in others it is too relaxing; it is more particularly useful in that form of amenorrhoea characterized by the bloodless cheek and lip, shortness of breath, nervous palpitation of the heart, quick small pulse, pain referred to a spot beneath the left breast, and general tendency to constipation. It is also useful when the periodical accession is preceded or accompanied by excessive pain. 132 Chapter IV. REMARKS UPON THE PRINCIPAL INLAND AND SEA-COAST TOWNS OF SOUTH DEVON. It is proposed, in the present chapter, to make a few observations on those towns of South Devon which are usually resorted to in the pursuit of health; in doing so, we shall only allude to their more prominent and individual characteristics, having in previous pages spoken largely of the climate of the district, and its influence upon disease. Exeter, occupies the flat summit and declivities of a hill, on the Eastern bank of the river Exe; this hill, the height of which is one hundred and Strictly speaking, Exeter must be described as standing within certain limits on the eastern side of the river, but it is ordinarily understood to include the large and populous parish of St. Thomas, situated on its western side, and immediately connected with the city by a conveniently built bridge. The environs of St. Leonard and Heavitree, which lie adjoining, on the south-eastern side, may also be added. forty-nine feet above the level of the sea, presents a gentle declivity on its northern side, but...

The British led the way in holidaymaking. This four-volume primary resource collection brings together a diverse range of texts on the various forms of transport used by tourists, the destinations they visited, the role of entertainments and accommodation and how these affected the way that tourism evolved over two centuries. Volume 3: Seaside Holidays Over the course of the seventeenth century, medical writers and practitioners came to realise the health-giving properties of the seaside environment. By the early eighteenth century, this scientific interest was spreading to wealthy people in search of a rest cure. Bathing in the sea, drinking the waters and spending time in the bracing air became a widespread activity, and by the nineteenth century this had expanded thanks to extensive advertising and publicity about its beneficial effects. Specific forms of entertainment also developed, such as piers, aquaria, winter gardens and cinemas.