From its rise in the 1800s until well into the twentieth century; Hot Springs was a famed resort known worldwide. The grand hotels and world-class bath houses that sprang up around the government-protected springs drew countless visitors; ranging from the famous and wealthy to those of humble means; all seeking the health and pleasure promised by the Spa Cityrsquo;s promoters. In the words of a railroad tourist guidebook from about 1910; ldquo;A stay at Hot Springs; be it ever so brief; always remains a pleasant memory afterward. It was the writerrsquo;s good fortune to spend a few days at this popular resortmdash;not as an invalid; I am happy to say; but as a touristmdash;and I certainly never bathed in more delightful water than that which flows so abundantly from the hot springs of Arkansas. There is buoyancy; a magnetism about it that is simply indescribable.rdquo;Such has been the experience of countless visitors over the years. Readers will find much of the history of this storied resort in Hot Springs; Arkansas; which is profusely illustrated with vintage postcards and photographs; all carefully interpreted by the authors; Ray and Steven Hanley; with research assistance from Mark Blaeuer of the Hot Springs National Park staff.
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Review
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Anyone with a Bradford connection should OWN THIS BOOK!By Arthur FontaineThis book covers the 1930s through 1999. when Bradford closed. Its 128 pages; most pages are one or two photos and a paragraph narrating each one. Its a fun read filled with "Huh! I didnt know that!" moments. and references to things both remembered and forgotten.I already owned an original of this book. signed by Professor OMalley (whose class I enjoyed tremendously). It was promoted through an alumni mailer in 2000.... just after the sad demise of Bradford. When some of us started up a Bradford Class of 1978 page on Facebook. I shared a link which everyone enjoyed. For kicks I ordered a new copy here. which let me do with the proviso. "Well notify you via e-mail when we have an estimated delivery date for this item." Three weeks later I have it in my hands. identical to the original except for a slightly updated masthead. So now theres a new print run and you can buy one for your own bookshelf.I also bought a used copy of the original Bradford: A New England School (.com/gp/product/B0007EPWPW). which is a more academic treatment but interesting in its own right. especially in the context of contemporary events that are part of history.As Pat OMalley signed my copy. "Remember!"Arthur FontaineClass of 1978 (AA)3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Bradford Book: What fun!By skyparlorHow wonderful to see so many images of this academic community before its demise. While Jean Pond wrote a detailed history of the early beginnings of Bradford. Professor OMalley has updated that intimate examination of the College through visual imagery and a number of background comments. Maybe someday someone will write the history with all its juicy gossip...it would probably have to be in fiction form to avoid slander suits!
