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Old Wives' Tales Mary Chamberlain

Old Wives' Tales By Mary Chamberlain

Old Wives' Tales by Mary Chamberlain


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Summary

A history of old wives tales

Old Wives' Tales Summary

Old Wives' Tales: The History of Remedies, Charms and Spells by Mary Chamberlain

A compendium of remedies and cures handed down from mother to daughter from the beginning of time, this work presents a challenge to orthodox medicine and a history of female wisdom which goes back to the earliest times. What are old wives' tales? Where do they come from? It answers these questions, and more.

About Mary Chamberlain

MARY CHAMBERLAIN is Professor of History at Oxford Brookes University. She is a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and a member of a range of academic, editorial and government advisory boards. She has also held visiting professorships at the University of the West Indies and at New York University. She lives in London.

Additional information

GOR003305851
9780752458090
0752458094
Old Wives' Tales: The History of Remedies, Charms and Spells by Mary Chamberlain
Used - Very Good
Paperback
The History Press Ltd
20100901
240
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