This fascinating compilation of accumulated wisdom includes traditional sayings and superstitions to explain whether, and why, they still work today. With advice on the practical necessities of cooking, gardening, housekeeping and health, as well as proverbial wisdom concerning good behaviour for children, adults and life in general.
AUTHOR: Ruth Binney has been studying the countryside and nature for over 50 years. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and has been involved in countless publications during her career as an editor. She is the also a bestselling author having published numerous books on the gardening, countryside, country sayings and customs. Ruth lives in Yeovil, Somerset.
100 b/w illustrations
By:
Ruth Binney Imprint: Rydon Publishing Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 180mm,
Width: 136mm,
ISBN:9781910821114 ISBN 10: 191082111X Pages: 224 Publication Date:01 May 2019 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Hardback Publisher's Status: Unspecified