The Book of Home Remedies and Herbal Cures

Author: Carol Bishop

Publisher: Octopus Books (A Jonathan-James book); SBN 0706410882; soft cover (with protective clear cover) 224 pages; size 21x28cm; name of original owner on title page, otherwise no marks throughout. Condition: VG

Seller categorises this book under 'Entertainment', as both author and publisher added the following disclaimer: 'This book is intended solely as a collection of cures and remedies of social and cultural interest and does not represent an endorsement of any recipe, nor does the author or publisher vouch for any claims made for them. They are not to be considered presriptions or advice for specific ailments, or in any way to replace or substitute for the guidance and services of a qualified medical practitioner...' Still, fascinating bits of entertaining information...

'If you want to be cured of I don't know what, take this herb of I don't know what name, apply it I don't know where and you will be cured I don't know when. -- Medieval joke

...as our society has become more advanced, we have traded our proud self-sufficiency for a multitude of specialists, each trained to cater to a specific need. Modern technology has certainly eased our existence, but it has also put us at the mercy of the knowledge of others. ...

It gives insight into how communities looked after themselves in less complex times. It also chides us all for giving away our independence. There are some valuable gems hidden in these pages.

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