Folk Medicine; a chapter in the history of culture
by Black, William George
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- Hardcover
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About This Item
First edition. Published for the Folk-Lore Society by Elliot Stock. London. 1883. Octavo. 11, (1), 228pp. Blue cloth, gilt to spine, faded. Short splits to joints at head of spine. Rubbed to extremities. Occasional light spotting.
William George Black CBE, FSA (1857 – 1932) Scottish antiquary, lawyer and politician. This is the authoritative English work on medical folklore. Publication of the Folk Lore Society XII.
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- Bookseller
- Paul Haynes Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- Biblio493
- Title
- Folk Medicine; a chapter in the history of culture
- Author
- Black, William George
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Published for the Folk-Lore Society by Elliot Stock
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1883
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- numerology, symbolism, magic, charms, mythology, herbalism, superstition, disease, cure
- Bookseller catalogs
- British Local History; Medical; Scottish Enlightenment Soillseachadh na h-Alba; Botany;
- Size
- 8vo
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