A Guide to the Virginia Springs / Giving, in addition to the routes and distances, a description of the springs and also of the natural curiosities of the state

The guide provides compact, practical routes and distances from urban centers to numerous Virginia mineral springs, pairing travel directions with descriptions of each resort and nearby natural curiosities. It catalogs individual springs and their reputed medicinal properties, details accommodations and landscape views, and offers visitor advice such as seasonal considerations and footwear. Geological attractions are described—caverns with named chambers, towering rock formations, and scenic gaps—alongside suggested itineraries and local amenities. Material is compiled from proprietors and published sources to aid visitors seeking health benefits, sightseeing, and practical information for reaching and exploring the state's watering-places.