"Pilgrimages to the Spas in Pursuit of Health and Recreation" by James Johnson was the result of several autumnal excursions in the line of the German Spas. The idea of spas and their effect on health has been part of cultures around the world for centuries. This book attempted to give some credence to the idea or disprove it once and for all. As a guide for travelers, this book also helped people decide which spas were more likely to be beneficial compared to others.