Punch,  40 (1861), 245.

The Botanical Turkish Bath

Anon

Genre:

News-Commentary

Subjects:

Medical Treatment, Disease, Technology


    Noting the benefits of using Turkish baths in the relief of 'diseases of repletion', warns that the apparatus may produce 'diseases of hot climates' and accordingly suggests that the Victoria Regia House at the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, may be used as a substitute.



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