This collection of letters and essays by John Pringle Nichol describes his experiences at a health resort in Yorkshire, England. Nichol suffered from tuberculosis and his account provides insight into the treatment of this disease in the 19th century. The book is also notable for its descriptions of the local scenery and the daily life at Ben Rhydding.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.