This pioneering book provides an in-depth look at the history and practice of hydrotherapy, or the use of water in the treatment of disease. James Wilson and James M. Gully, two of the leading practitioners of hydrotherapy in nineteenth-century Britain, describe their methods and share their insights on the healing power of water. With fascinating case studies and detailed descriptions of treatment regimens, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of medicine.
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