Lavender Water and Snail Syrup: Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies
by Lillie, Nicola and Marilyn Yurdan (Illustrations by Laura Lillie)
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- Paperback
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- ISBN 10
- 075248995X
- ISBN 13
- 9780752489957
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Pullman, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Stroud, Gloucestershire, England: The History Press, 2013. Paperback. New. 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. ** Charming reproduction of a discovered tome of folk remedies. 50% off retail price! Packed and shipped with care.
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- Bookseller
- Retrograde Media (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- RM0808
- Title
- Lavender Water and Snail Syrup: Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies
- Author
- Lillie, Nicola and Marilyn Yurdan (Illustrations by Laura Lillie)
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- New New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- ISBN 10
- 075248995X
- ISBN 13
- 9780752489957
- Publisher
- The History Press
- Place of Publication
- Stroud, Gloucestershire, England
- Date Published
- 2013
- Bookseller catalogs
- Culinary History / Folk Remedies;
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