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Over 400 herbs and their uses nicholas culpeper, diana vowles on. The true one hath this title over the head of every book, the complete herbal and english physician enlarged. This lovely reprint of the 1814 london edition of culpeper s complete herbal was first published in the us in july 1944 from the description in the front of the book. Nicholas culpeper s complete herbal, to which is now added, upwards of one hundred additional herbs. Its a beautiful book, and although i doubt id use the medical advice in the book, the descriptions on how to save and preserve various herbs, and the sketches of plants and. Culpeper s complete herbal by nicholas culpeper, 1900, s. From amera dulcis to yarrow, allheal to viper s bugloss, culpeper s complete herbal and english physician enlarged offers remedies for all ills known to seventeenth century society. Over 400 herbs and their uses first thus by nicholas culpeper isbn. As charming and elegant as the 17thcentury original, this groundbreaking herbal guide combines nicholas culpepers fascinating text with uptodate information and. Culpepers complete herbal by nicholas culpeper librarything.
This lovely reprint of the 1814 london edition of culpepers complete herbal was first published in the us in july 1944 from the description in the front of the book. Physically applied to the cure of all disorders incident to mankind. Ship this item qualifies for free shipping buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Culpepers complete herbal culpepers complete herbal. Find culpeper s complete herbal by culpeper, nicholas at biblio. This book explain how to prepare these plants, which parts are the most interesting. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Nicholas culpepers complete herbal, to which is now added, upwards of one hundred additional herbs. Originally from central asia and southeastern europe, it is now found worldwide. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Py 1814 n1 appears to be 20th century reprint, but not acknowledged by the publisher in the book. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle.
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