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Sinopsis
Discover a 17th-century compendium of cures, cordials, and home remedies crafted for everyday health.
This edition presents a historical handbook of practical recipes, from mixed waters and cordials to salves, ointments, and remedies for animals. It collects step-by-step instructions and lists of ingredients for a wide range of ailments and culinary preparations, reflecting the medical and domestic knowledge of its era. Readable and richly atmospheric, it offers a window into how people approached health, comfort, and everyday care at home.
- Recipes for salves, oils, and ointments used to treat wounds and skin issues.
- Instructions for making cordials, milks, and restorative beverages.
- Treatments aimed at horses and domestic animals, alongside human remedies.
- Historical context on measurements, preparation methods, and storied remedies.
Ideal for history enthusiasts, antique recipe collectors, and readers curious about early modern household medicine.
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Shall be ere-while in arid bundles bound To lurk amidfl: the labours of her loom, And crown her kerchiefs clean, with mickle rare perfume.
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Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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The Original of this little book was found in the library of a distinguished Essex antiquary: the document has unfortunately no history, but from its appearance and comprehensive character it must have been the still-room book of some manor house or homestead of standing.
The manuscript is a folio composed entirely of vellum bound in green, with a conventional design in gold: the binding of this book is a reduced facsimile of the original. The writing is in the hand of several persons: the spelling and absence of punctuation are here reproduced in all their original quaintness. The book has been submitted to experts, who are of opinion that it covers a period of some fifty years, terminating about the middle of the eighteenth century.
The condition of many of the rural districts of England in the eighteenth century and the almost impassable state of the roads are brought home to us by a writer in "The Gentleman's Magazine" (1757), in the following description: "It took my horse up to the belly the second step be took on the road, and had I not dismounted and clambered up some bushes I had been lodged there for a season."
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating collection of medical wisdom and household knowledge from the 18th century. It contains a wealth of information on health, beauty, and home remedies, providing a window into the medical practices and beliefs of the past. The author draws on both traditional herbal knowledge and emerging scientific insights, offering a unique blend of practical advice and historical context. From recipes for cordials and cakes to treatments for common ailments and beauty tips, this book provides a glimpse into the lives and health concerns of people living over two centuries ago. Its insights into the healing properties of herbs and the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle remain relevant today, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in natural remedies, historical medicine, or the social history of health and well-being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331992387_0
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