San Francisco as a Health Resort. Published: San Francisco; Bolte and Braden, 1916. Condition: Very good (please see full item description for details). Description: 299 pp, with numerous illustrations from photographs, in original pictorial boards with interesting faux-hinge design. Rubbing to edges, small splits starting at joints, dent to top edge of rear board, contemporary gift inscription on front free endpaper. Otherwise unmarked, clean and sound. He took a patient to visit a mineral spring resort and, impressed with the results, decided to remain in California to make a tour of it and find out all about these springs, using the railroad when available–walking and bicycling when not. ” He writes in the Introduction that he traveled from Klamath Springs at the northern border of the state all the way to San Diego, visiting “scores of springs, ” taking samples of their waters for analysis, and concluding that many had “decided curative properties. Details are recounted in some detail in chapters on the chemistry and therapeutic value of mineral waters and on specific springs he determined to have curative properties. He also writes of “other health resorts and places of interest” he visited, noting I have gone into the question of climate, soil, altitude, products, etc. In so far as these subjects apply to those coming to California in search of health, occupation, and recreation. ” Sanders claims John Muir as a friend and says he was “greatly aided” by the naturalist while working on this book, adding that “the details regarding many of the forest trees and lakelets were given me by Mr. Rocq (7182) lists a pamphlet on Arrowhead Hot Springs Sanders published in 1915, but not this scarce title. See our other Californiana. Condition Descriptions Defined: We grade our books and dust jackets using the traditional language of the antiquarian book trade. In brief: Fine is the highest grade and means essentially as new, without visible faults or defects; Near Fine means approaching fine, but with one or more very minor defects or faults, which will be noted; Very Good means the book shows some general (but not too offensive) signs of wear and use, which will be noted; Good means the book is complete and intact, but has more wear or some internal markings. Any ex-library book will be graded no higher than Good, even if it is otherwise a very nice copy. Again, all flaws will be noted. We rarely offer any books in Fair or Poor condition, but if we do, the reasons for the grade will be evident from the photo(s) and description. Please notify us in advance of any return. About us: Walkabout Books is a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America (ABAA) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA).