Publisher's Synopsis
""An Account of Askern and Its Mineral Springs: Together with a Sketch of the Natural History"" is a book written by Edwin Lankester in 1842. The book provides a comprehensive description of Askern, a small town in South Yorkshire, England, and its famous mineral springs. Lankester delves into the history of the town, its people, and the development of the mineral springs as a popular tourist attraction. He also includes a detailed account of the chemical composition of the springs and their medicinal properties. Additionally, the book contains a sketch of the natural history of the area, including descriptions of the local flora and fauna. Overall, ""An Account of Askern and Its Mineral Springs"" is a fascinating historical document that provides insight into the social and scientific aspects of life in a small English town in the mid-19th century.And A Brief Topography, Of The Immediate Neighborhood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
