Diary Of An Invalid: Being The Journal Of A Tour In Pursuit Of Health, In Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, And France, In The Years 1817-1819 (1820)

The Diary Of An Invalid is a travelogue written by Henry Matthews, chronicling his journey across Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, and France in pursuit of better health. The book is a journal-style narrative of his experiences and observations during his travels from 1817 to 1819. Matthews, who suffered from a chronic illness, writes about his encounters with various doctors, his medical treatments, and his daily struggles with his condition. The book is a fascinating account of the early 19th-century medical practices and the social and cultural aspects of the countries he visited. Matthews' writing is vivid and descriptive, offering a unique perspective on the landscapes, people, and customs of the places he visited. The Diary Of An Invalid is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the life of an invalid in the early 19th century and the challenges of traveling for health purposes.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.