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| Shopify Unique ID: | 15430858146084 |
| SKU: | A5/2611/UXXX |
| Trademe Reference: | PR1407 (2222) |
| Category: |
New Zealand History: Early Maori & Colonial |
| New / Used: | Used |
Description
THE HOT SPRINGS OF NEW ZEALAND
by Arthur Stanley Herbert
DESCRIPTION
Format: small softcover
Published: H.K. Lewis & Co. Ltd 1921, 1st edition
Size (mm): 140 w x 215 h x 25 d
Pages: 284
SKU: A5/2611/UXXX
ABOUT
A classic medical and travel text.
Author, Dr. Herbert served as the official Government Balneologist for the Dominion of New Zealand. This book serves as a highly detailed scientific and medical survey of the country’s hydrothermal systems, tracking regions like Rotorua, Te Aroha, and Hanmer Springs.
It details the chemical compositions and mineral properties of various thermal waters, outlining their historic therapeutic uses for treating ailments like rheumatism and gout.
The work features three comprehensive maps and 87 vintage photographic plates illustrating early 20th-century New Zealand bathhouses, sanatoriums, and active geysers.
Illustrated throughout with monochrome plates/images and tables.
CONDITION
Immaculate with only light wear on covers, minor damage to lower spine, faint marks on end papers, pages otherwise as new, no stamps or inscriptions.
IMAGES
Are of the actual item and depict all need to know detail.
REMARKS
Scarce worldwide
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