Lavender Water & Snail Syrup: Mrs Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies - Couverture souple

Yurdan, Marilyn; Lillie, Nicola

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 075248995X ISBN 13 : 9780752489957

Editeur : The History Press Ltd, 2013

Synopsis

Elizabeth Ambler started compiling her household book of cures in the early eighteenth century, including historic treatments passed down over the decades. These intriguing remedies include Sir Walter Raleigh’s Receipt against Plague, Viper Broth and Snail Milk Water, as well as Ginger Bread and Apricot Ratafia. In addition to traditional flowers and herbs, ingredients consist of precious stones, exotic and expensive spices, and large amounts of brandy and wine.

Set against the backdrop of the family’s country houses, silverware and lavish portraits, this book is much more than just a collection of curiosities: it offers a fascinating insight into the sickness and health of our Georgian ancestors, and into what really went on in their kitchens.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

MARILYN YURDAN attended Holton Park Grammar School for Girls in Oxfordshire during the 1950s. She went on to work as Assistant Custodian at the University of Oxford's Sheldonian Theatre for twenty-two years. She has been awarded a Master of Studies in English Local History from the University of Oxford, and has written numerous books, including Oxford in the 1950s and '60s.

NICOLA LILLIE is a descendant of Elizabeth Ambler and owner of the book of cures. She is an artist, producing murals and sculpted reliefs for interiors, and has taught Art at Oxford Brookes University.

LAURA LILLIE has a First Class Honours degree and an MA with Distinction in Fine Art Printmaking

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The History Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 075248995X
• ISBN 13: 9780752489957
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: Lillie Laura
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 160
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible