Tourist's Guide to the Upper Engadine, Tr by A.M.H. (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos, missing text or index. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. 1877. Not illustrated. Excerpt: ... chapter iv. the origin op our intercourse with foreign nations. the hotels and their charges. It is only in recent times that foreigners have begun to frequent the Upper Engadine in such numbers. The marvels of nature which at the present day induce many thousands of persons to visit this Alpine valley were indeed there, ages ago, but the enchanter's hand was wanting to uncover them and bring them to light. Experienced people had many times tried in vain to turn the long-known mineral spring of St. Moritz into a source of health for the neighbourhood, and for mankind in general. At last, in the year 1858, the present physician of the baths, Dr. G. Brugger, and Herr C. von Flugi, succeeded, with the assistance of other citizens of the place, in inducing the commune of St. Moritz to spend a considerable sum of money in analyzing and testing a new mineral spring which was trickling out of the sand. This was the beginning of the movement which has led foreigners to visit the Upper Engadine in such great numbers. The result of the above-mentioned test was unexpectedly favourable, so that they were able with good hope to turn their attention to the old spring. Here also the result was surprising; for the mineral water had increased not only in strength but in quantity. An analysis was shortly afterwards thoroughly performed by Drs. A. Planta and A. Kehule, and the result proved incontestably that the mineral waters of St. Moritz are equal to the most powerful springs in Europe, and surpass most of them. Thereupon a company was formed, and an agreement was concluded with the commune for th...