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Old Wives' Lore

Extent: 224 pages

Size: 198x129mm

Publication Date:

Price: £12.99

ISBN: 9781782431473

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.

Extent: 224pages

Size: 198x129mm

Publication Date: 03/03/2016

Price: £7.99

ISBN: 9781782435174

Categories: Nostalgia

About the Book

Publication Date: 17/09/2013

Price: £1.99

ISBN: 9781782431626

Categories: Nostalgia

About the Book

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