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100 1 _aLewer, Henry William
245 1 2 _aA Book of Simples
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2017-01-12
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"A Book of Simples" by Henry William Lewer is a historical manuscript likely compiled during the late 19th century. This work serves as a collection of herbal remedies and domestic recipes, reflecting the traditional knowledge of herbalists and housewives from an earlier era. The content focuses on the use of simple, natural ingredients for medicinal and culinary purposes, showcasing the methods by which household management and care were executed in times when professional medical assistance was less accessible. The opening of the manuscript presents an introduction outlining its origins and the context in which it was created. Lewer discusses the importance of the lady of the house as a keeper of herbal wisdom and a dispenser of health through simples—a term for simple herbal remedies. The commentary paints a vivid picture of rural England during the 18th century, emphasizing the self-sufficiency of manor households. It touches upon the significance of herb gardens and the use of natural remedies for various ailments, setting up the recipes that follow, which include instructions for everything from cakes and wines to pectorals and medicinal concoctions. This opening solidifies the manuscript's aim of reviving the practicality and charm of traditional herbal knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCooking -- Early works to 1800
653 _aFormulas, recipes, etc. -- Early works to 1800
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53951
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