Secret History of English Spas, The, Hardback/Melanie King

Informative but light-hearted social and cultural history of our obsession with drinking and bathing in spa waters. Beautifully illustrated with paintings, engravings, maps, caricatures, posters, advertisements, ephemera and modern photos from 1597 to present day, this book presents everything you need to know about 'taking the waters'. Publisher: Bodleian Library Author(s): Melanie King Illustration(s): 75 Illustrations, color Number of pages: 224 Publication date: 2021 Dimensions: 166 x 242 x 30 Cover type: Hardback