. Virginia in black and white . 24 MOUNTAINS AND SEA-SHORE,. HE springs basin of the AUeghanies containsa greater number and diversity of health-givingwaters than any similar region in the UnitedStates. From the earliest times the springshave been celebrated for their great curativepowers, and the delightful character of theclimate, the beauty and variety of the sur-rounding country, the easy access to thelocality have made these resorts at an altitude of from 2,000 to 2,500feet, the center of the springs region isreached by two limited, vestibuled, elec-tric-lighted trains in
. Virginia in black and white . 24 MOUNTAINS AND SEA-SHORE,. HE springs basin of the AUeghanies containsa greater number and diversity of health-givingwaters than any similar region in the UnitedStates. From the earliest times the springshave been celebrated for their great curativepowers, and the delightful character of theclimate, the beauty and variety of the sur-rounding country, the easy access to thelocality have made these resorts at an altitude of from 2,000 to 2,500feet, the center of the springs region isreached by two limited, vestibuled, elec-tric-lighted trains in eleven hours from Cin-cinnati, thirteen from Louisville, sevenfrom Washington, eight from Baltimore,ten from Philadelphia, and twelve from New York. The springs are located in beautiful green valleys among heavily-woodedmountains. The scenery is grand without being austere. Gentle streamsflow through mossy banks and over gravel beds. Long vistas open throughthe rolling masses of hills and mountains. Delightful glades invite to rest,and one may walk or ride
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