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Women and medicine remedy books, 1533-1865 : from the Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine, London ; Sara Pennell, editor
Title
Women and medicine [microform] : remedy books, 1533-1865 : from the Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine, London ; Sara Pennell, editor.
Published
Woodbridge, Conn., USA ; Reading, Berkshire, United kingdom : Primary Source Microfilm : Thomson Gale, 2004.
Physical Description
35 microfilm reels ; 35 mm. + printed guide.
Summary
"Contains over 260 manuscript receipt books, each of which was a highly valued, inherited piece which handed down wisdom and tradition from mother to daughter, and each of which is an important source for historians of medicine and diet, gender, familial and social relations, and knowledge formation. As well as remedies for medical ailments, the manuscripts contain cookery and other household recipes, and in some cases even veterinary advice."--Guide.
Format
Books / Microforms
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 04, 2005
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references.
Subjects
Also listed under
Wellcome Library for the History and Understanding of Medicine.
Primary Source Microfilm (Firm)
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