Magnetic Waters That Healed (en Inglés) - Malachi J King

Magnetic Waters That Healed tells the fascinating story of Michigan’s nineteenth-century mineral-water craze and the remarkable rise of Michigan towns as some of America’s best-known health resorts. With in-depth and original introductions to the rare primary-source publications, this 200-page book explores the medical and social history behind one of Michigan’s most unusual chapters. The result is both a compelling history of the state’s mineral-water movement and a valuable resource for researchers, historians, and readers interested in Michigan’s past.

• Tells the story of Michigan’s "magnetic" mineral water boom of the 19th century.

• Reproduces rare primary historical sources not readily available.

• Documents an important chapter in Michigan’s medical, tourism, and local history.

• Includes original commentary and explanatory notes.

• Suitable for public libraries, academic libraries, and local history collections.