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
Cover of the book Old Wives' Lore by Polly Bloom, Michael O'Mara
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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.
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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.

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