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Polly Bloom

Old Wives’ Lore

A Book of Old-Fashioned Tips & Remedies

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Imprint: O'Mara Books

Publication date: 03/03/2016

ISBN: 9781782435174

Subject: Non-Fiction

Binding: Paperback

Size: 198 x 129 mm

Extent: 224 pages

Territorial Rights: World (All Languages)

Edition Status: Out of Print

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Summary:

A treasure trove of age-old customs and time-honoured advice, as well as intriguing old wives’ tales.

A combination of folklore and traditional advice, Old Wives' Lore illuminates the history behind female wisdom from yesteryear and includes:

*A brief history of old wives’ lore
*Remedies for health and well-being
*Practical guidance for home and garden
*Tips on predicting the weather
*Eccentric cures for a 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

Illuminating the historical background to many old tales, it offers much wisdom wrapped up within a light and entertaining package

The Good Book Guide

Eccentric but informative... this light-hearted book of old-fashioned tips and remedies suggests that traditional cures are sometimes best

Discover Your History

Sales points:

  • A treasure trove of practical advice for the home and garden, health and well-being, that has been handed down through the ages

  • 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 groin to ward off the plague

  • The perfect gift for anyone with an interest in both the historical and more eccentric elements of folklore

  • A new, paperback edition of the popular hardback (over 10,000 sold)