Lavender Water & Snail Syrup - Mrs Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies (Paperback)

Elizabeth Ambler started compiling her household book of cures in the early eighteenth century, including in it treatments which were much older and had been passed down to her. These intriguing remedies include Sir Walter Raleigh's Receipt against Plague, Viper Broth, Snail Milk Water and Tobacco for the Eyes, as well as Ginger Bread and Apricot Ratafia. In addition to traditional flowers and herbs, ingredients consist of precious stones, exotic and expensive spices, and large amounts of brandy and wine. Mrs Ambler's book of cures is exceptional in that has been handed down through her female descendants over nearly three centuries. Set against the backdrop of the family's country houses, silverware and lavish portraits, this book is much more than just a collection of curiosities; it offers a fascinating insight into the sickness and health of our Georgian ancestors, and into what really went on in their kitchens.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	May 2013
First published:	September 2013
Authors:	Marilyn Yurdan • Nicola Lillie
Illustrators:	Laura Lillie
Dimensions:	190 x 170 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7524-8995-7
Categories:	Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Humanities > History > British & Irish history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Medicine > Complementary medicine > Traditional medicine & remedies > General Books > History > British & Irish history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1750 to 1900 Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Alternative therapies, healing & health
LSN:	0-7524-8995-X
Barcode:	9780752489957

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