Schimberg-Bad im Entlebuch, Kanton Luzern.

(Schweiz).

Schiffmann, Anton, 1832-1895.

Leipzig : J. A. Barth, 1881.

Description : 25 pp., 2 pl. ; ill.: 1 fig. ; 1 photo. ; 12°.

Photographs : 1 photograph, (unverified).

Subject : Alternative Medicine — Health Spas.

Notes :

• Abridged or incomplete copy? (repository: NLM).
• 80 page first edition in 1876 (pub.: Interlaken).
• 80 page editions with photo in 1881 & 1889.
• Descriptor: Mit Ansicht und Panorama.
• Index Medicus: 21502001330.

With the financial backing of his wife, Dr. Schiffmann purchased the sulpher-iron spring in 1872 and made significant capital improvements to the buildings and grounds. His medical practice in Luzern ensured a steady stream of clientele.