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Old Wives' Lore
Polly Bloom
Extent: 224 pages
Size: 198x129mm
Publication Date: 19/09/2013
About the Book
A combination of folklore and time-honoured advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Taking in money saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management and age-old remedies, it offers both seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problems. Revealing that a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits, but also how a lot of tales are not to be relied upon, this fascinating compendium of tips and tricks shows how sometimes old advice is still the best.
Extent: 224pages
Size: 198x129mm
Publication Date: 03/03/2016
About the Book
A combination of folklore and time-honoured advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Taking in money saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management and age-old remedies, it offers both seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problems. Revealing that a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits, but also how a lot of tales are not to be relied upon, this fascinating compendium of tips and tricks shows how sometimes old advice is still the best.
Publication Date: 17/09/2013
Price: £1.99
ISBN: 9781782431626
Categories: Nostalgia
About the Book
A combination of folklore and time-honoured advice, this book illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear. Taking in money saving ideas, gardening knowledge, household management and age-old remedies, it offers both seasoned advice and eccentric cures for a huge range of problems. Revealing that a great deal of old wives' lore does have its practical merits, but also how a lot of tales are not to be relied upon, this fascinating compendium of tips and tricks shows how sometimes old advice is still the best.
Reviews
- 'This little book collects rumours and remedies passed down by females through history', Woman's Weekly
- 'Eccentric but informative... this light-hearted book of old-fashioned tips and remedies suggests that traditional cures are sometimes best', Discover Your History
- 'Illuminating the historical background to many old tales, it offers much wisdom wrapped up within a light and entertaining package', The Good Book Guide