Christina Hart-Davies
The Herbal Year: Folklore, History and Remedies
The Herbal Year: Folklore, History and Remedies
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A charming almanac by Christina Hart-Davies explores the long history of herbal remedies and their uses today, combining folk history and modern science. With exquisitely detailed watercolors, the book offers a guide to common plants as they appear throughout the year, examining the stories and beliefs that surround them and providing simple recipes for use at home.
Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 02 April 2024
Publisher: Yale University Press
From the sweet violets that bloom in spring to the rosemary that scents the winter air, each season brings its own bountiful harvest of herbs and plants. In her captivating book, Christina Hart-Davies presents a delightful guide to the common plants that grace our surroundings throughout the year. Drawing on the wisdom of writers, storytellers, and poets from across centuries, she delves into the rich history of herbal remedies, revealing how plants have been used for healing and the stories and beliefs that surround them.
Fully illustrated with exquisitely detailed watercolours, this enchanting guide is not only a source of knowledge but also a source of inspiration. It encourages readers to explore the hidden secrets of the plants that surround us and to reconnect with our place in nature. Throughout our history, we have relied on plants, and we continue to do so today, with the hope that we will always have access to their healing powers.
Hart-Davies' book offers a lively combination of folk history and modern science, as she overlaps the two in intriguing ways. She provides simple recipes for using herbs and plants at home, making it accessible to everyone. Whether you are a seasoned gardener or a novice looking to incorporate more natural remedies into your life, this book is a must-read.
So, take a stroll through the seasons with Christina Hart-Davies and discover the beauty and healing power of the plants that surround us. Let her guide you on a journey of discovery and reconnect with the natural world.
Weight: 604g
Dimension: 220 x 150 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300265866
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