Saratoga and How to See It
Uncover Saratoga's Literary Treasures and Historic LandmarksBy R. F. Dearborn
Length2h 42m
About this audiobook
In "Saratoga and How to See It," R. F. Dearborn provides a vivid and comprehensive guide to one of America's most iconic resort towns. Through a blend of detailed historical context and practical travel advice, Dearborn captures the essence of Saratoga Springs'Äîexploring its mineral springs, historic landmarks, and vibrant cultural life. The literary style is both conversational and informative, inviting readers to envision themselves amidst the bustling streets and serene landscapes. The book skillfully interweaves anecdotes, local lore, and historical significance, making it not just a travel manual but a tribute to the unique charm of this locale. R. F. Dearborn, an avid traveler and passionate historian, draws on his extensive research and personal experiences in Saratoga Springs to craft this enlightening narrative. His background in local history and the evolution of American leisure culture informs his insights, offering readers a deeper understanding of the area's significance in the broader context of American tourism and health resorts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book is highly recommended for travelers, historians, and anyone intrigued by New York state'Äôs rich heritage. Dearborn'Äôs engaging prose and expert guidance ensure that whether you are a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, you will embark on a journey that highlights both well-known attractions and hidden gems.
Audiobook details
GenreTravel
Length2 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 5, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION.
69PART II.
2PART I.
70SARATOGA AS A WATERING PLACE, ITS HISTORY AND PECULIARITIES.
3The Analysis, History and Properties: OF THE
71PLACES OF INTEREST IN THE VICINITY OF SARATOGA.
4MINERAL SPRINGS.
72Saratoga as a Watering Place.: The History
5THE Mineral Springs of Saratoga.
73Routes to Saratoga.
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6Geology of the County.
74Distances.
7General Properties.
75The Railway Station
8The Discovery of the Springs.
76The Village.
9Are the Springs Natural?
77Accommodations for Man and Beast.
10The Commercial Value
78Congress Hall.
11The Medicinal Value of the Waters.
79The Grand Union Hotel.
12Individual Characteristics.
80Grand Central.
13The Analyses of the Saratoga Waters, by C.F. Chandler, Ph.D., of the Columbia School of Mines.
81The Clarendon.
14CONGRESS SPRING.
82The Everett House,
15History.
83List of Hotels.
16Properties.
84Temple Grove Seminary
17Bottling the Water.
85The Climate
18COLUMBIAN SPRING.
86The Churches
19History and Peculiarities.
87The Y.M.C.A.
20Properties.
88Real Estate,
21THE CRYSTAL SPRING
89Hack Fares.
22THE ELLIS SPRING
90Drives and Walks.
23EMPIRE SPRING,
91Moon's Lake House,
24History.
92Saratoga Lake.
25Properties.
93Chapman's Hill
26EUREKA MINERAL SPRING
94Wagman's Hill,
27THE EXCELSIOR SPRING
95Hagerty Hill,
28History.
96Wearing Hill,
29Properties.
97Lake Lovely
30Exportation of the Water.
98Stiles' Hill,
31THE GEYSER SPOUTING SPRING
99Corinth Falls,
32History.
100Luzerne,
33Peculiarities.
101Lake George
34Properties.
102Congress Park
35THE GLACIER SPOUTING SPRING,
103Gridley's Trout Ponds.
36History.
104The Saratoga Battle Ground.
37Properties.
105The Surrender Ground,
38HAMILTON SPRING.
106The Village Cemetery,
39THE HATHORN SPRING
107The Verd-Antique Marble Works.
40History.
108Amusements.
41Properties.
109Josh Billings
42THE HIGH ROCK SPRING: Analysis of a Fragment of the Rock
110Routine for a Lady.
43PAVILION SPRING.
111Balls.
44History.
112The Races
45Properties.
113Indian Camp.
46PUTNAM SPRING,
114The Circular Railway
47THE RED SPRING.
115Shopping.
48History.
116Evening.
49Properties.
117Saratoga in Winter.
50SARATOGA "A" SPRING.
118Romance.
51History.
119Saratoga Society.
52Properties
120Conclusion.
53SELTZER SPRING.
121APPENDIX TO PART I.
54Peculiarities.
122THE TRITON SPRING.
55History.
123THE ESMOND AND WRIGHT SPRING
56Properties.
124THE DUELL SPRING.: ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT.
57THE STAR SPRING
125H. VAN DEUSEN,
58History.
126RESIDENT STORE,: STAPLE AND FANCY DRY GOODS.
59For Commercial Use.
127PEOPLE'S LINE STEAMERS: FOR NEW YORK.
60Properties.
128"The SARATOGIAN,"
61THE TEN SPRINGS.
129EVERETT HOUSE,: On Broadway,
62THE UNITED STATES SPRING
130SARATOGA ILLUSTRATED,
63THE WASHINGTON SPRING
131A SOUVENIR.: TAKE IT HOME WITH YOU!
64History.
132Grand Union Hotel
65Properties.
133WHITE SULPHUR BATHS
66EUREKA WHITE SULPHUR SPRING
134BATHING HOUSE,
67DIRECTIONS FOR THE USE OF THE WATERS.[B]
135BOSTON AND SARATOGA SPRINGS
68The Saratoga Waters at a Distance from the Springs.
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