THE DEAD SEA.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8708, 2 February 1894, Page 3

THE DEAD SEA.

TO THE EDITOR OF THE PRESS. Sir, -In taking exception to your remarks about " the bracing air " around the Dead Sea, I cited, to the contrary, my own experiences on the spot. In reply, you quote from the Rev. Cuningham Geikie tbat Engedi would be a suitable place for a sanatorium, and you suggest that I waa unfortunate in the time of my visit. Bat I may remind you that Engedi is about two miles from the Dead Sea and 700 ft higher, with a thermal spring in the neighbourhood, which probably suggested the sanatory idea to Mr Geikie. It w_Qiild- .he _;• ,i_to _. point.. out..„ many places where such an elevation above" marsh or sea, even at so short a distance away, makes all the difference between a wholesome and an unwholesome atmosphere. Yet with ail the attractions of Engedi, I venture to think Mr Geikie: did not stay an hour longer in the distriob than he was obliged, and feel pretty sure his sanatorium would prove a complete failure in spite of the hot water. Even men who write books are not infallible—only the Pope !—Yours, &c, •■ 3. S. Smalley. ; Kaiapoi, February Ist.