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Book Synopsis
Explores the history of sanatoria and of winter sports between 1860 and 1914 in Switzerland. This book offers an overall view of the growth of health and sports tourism in Switzerland.

Table of Contents

General Editors introduction
Introduction
1. The quest for health in the Alps
2. Davos
3. St Moritz
4. Arosa
5. Leysin
6. Grindelwald
7. Transfer of Technology
8. Who were the first winter sports men and women
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index

Healthy Living in the Alps

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      Publisher: Manchester University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 01/11/2008
      ISBN13: 9780719078439, 978-0719078439
      ISBN10: 719078431

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Explores the history of sanatoria and of winter sports between 1860 and 1914 in Switzerland. This book offers an overall view of the growth of health and sports tourism in Switzerland.

      Table of Contents

      General Editors introduction
      Introduction
      1. The quest for health in the Alps
      2. Davos
      3. St Moritz
      4. Arosa
      5. Leysin
      6. Grindelwald
      7. Transfer of Technology
      8. Who were the first winter sports men and women
      Conclusion
      Bibliography
      Index

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