The Elder
In History, Myth and Cookery
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Author
Contributions
- Gillian Riley (Foreword) - Contributor
Publication
2005-09-19 - David Brown Book Company
Language
English
Word Count
35,000 words, Guess
Page Count
140 pages
Physical Format
Paperback
Identifiers
- Open LibraryOL8766485M
- ISBN-139781903018316
- ISBN-101903018315
- OCLC Control Number52783764
- Library of Congress Control Number2006531076
and 2 more
- LibraryThing1835129
- Goodreads975014
Classifications
- LCCQK495.C199
Description
"Humanity has found a use for each and every part of the elder: leaf, bark, wood or branch, flower and, finally, berry or fruit. Some of these functions are grounded in superstition: that the elder encourages the fertility of cattle for instance; others are medical.". "Ria Loohuizen has pursued the elder into every corner of history, literature and kitchen usefulness. She claims this is only the second book on the tree (the first being published in 1644). In the text, she explores its meaning, and gives maximum exposure to cosmetic and medical recipes, as well as delicious sweet dishes and drinks."--BOOK JACKET.
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