Old Wives' Lore: A Book of Old-Fashioned Tips and Remedies
Author: Bloom, Polly
ISBN: 9781782431473
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Year First Published: 2014
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 8.071 inches x 5.551 inches x
Format: Hardback
Description:
Handed down through the ages, a treasure trove of seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problemsA combination of folklore and time-honored advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Tried and tested tips to cure ailments such as warts, arthritis, and gout are interspersed with ancient old wives' tales such as shaving a live chicken and tying it to the grointo ward off the plague. Taking in money-saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management, and age-old remedies, the book demonstrates that while some tales are not to be relied upon, a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits. These fascinating tips and tricks will remind readers that sometimes old advice is still the best.
ISBN: 9781782431473
Publisher: Michael O'Mara Books
Year First Published: 2014
Pages: 224
Dimensions: 8.071 inches x 5.551 inches x
Format: Hardback
Description:
Handed down through the ages, a treasure trove of seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problemsA combination of folklore and time-honored advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Tried and tested tips to cure ailments such as warts, arthritis, and gout are interspersed with ancient old wives' tales such as shaving a live chicken and tying it to the grointo ward off the plague. Taking in money-saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management, and age-old remedies, the book demonstrates that while some tales are not to be relied upon, a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits. These fascinating tips and tricks will remind readers that sometimes old advice is still the best.
