Old Wives' Lore
A Book of Old-Fashioned Tips & Remedies
Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Cultural Studies, Customs & Traditions, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, Health & Well Being, Health
| Author: | Polly Bloom | ISBN: | 9781782431626 |
| Publisher: | Michael O'Mara | Publication: | September 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Michael O'Mara | Language: | English |
| Author: | Polly Bloom |
| ISBN: | 9781782431626 |
| Publisher: | Michael O'Mara |
| Publication: | September 17, 2013 |
| Imprint: | Michael O'Mara |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
