About this episode

This episode explores the practice of sea-bathing during Jane Austen's time, focusing on Mr. Woodhouse's aversion to it.

Everyone loves a good trip to the seaside. Everyone, that is, except Mr. Woodhouse. This episode we take a deep dive into the practice of sea-bathing in Jane Austen's time. If you have ever used your favorite apothecary as your anti-seaside scapegoat, this episode is for you. We have launched a Patreon! To sign up and support the work we do, please head to https://www.patreon.com/TheThingAboutAusten . Thank you SO much! Website/newsletter: https://www.thethingaboutausten.com Email: TheThingAboutAusten@gmail.com Instagram: @TheThingAboutAusten Merch: https://www.redbubble.com/people/aboutausten/shop

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Host: The Thing About Austen

Topics covered

• sea-bathing
• Jane Austen
• seaside trips
• 19th century practices
• health and wellness

Keywords

• sea-bathing
• Jane Austen
• Mr. Woodhouse
• seaside
• apothecary
• 19th century
• health

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