An Account of Askern and its Mineral Springs; Together with a Sketch of the Natural History, and a Brief Topography, of the Immediate Neighbourhood

London: John Churchill, 1842. Hardcover. Very Good. Hardcover. Askern is a town in South Yorkshire, England. This book details the history and environs of the town and also provides information on it's pools of mineral water and various accounts of its medicinal use. Apparently, the water was very sulphuric and was useful for farmers in curing chafed feet, mangy dogs, and even leprosy. Additional chapters on chemical studies of the waters, baths and bathing, and suggested usages are included.

Very good in original brown cloth boards with gilt title to spine and blind stamped design to covers. The spine title reads: Lankester's Askern. Minor fading to spine and edges of boards along with a few spots of soiling, bumped corners, and minor edgewear. Paper remnant of label to foot of spine. Two ownership inscriptions, one of which is crossed out, a bookplate to front pastedown, and an ownership stamp to the rear pastedown. Lacks front free endpage. Remnants of old tape to margins of title page. Includes fold-out color map and errata slip. A relevant newspaper article has been tipped-in near the front. Aside from ownership markings and 3 corrections which reflect the errata notes made in red ink, the interior is very clean. A few small splits to the binding. 151 pages. Very Good. ENG/011713.