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Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Christmas Contest for Yet Another Duplicate Book!

I just finished holding a contest over on my sister blog, JDP NEWS, and it hardly seems fair that I should neglect you, my faithful Medieval Research with Joyce followers, from a Christmas contest of your own. Fortunately for you, I have rounded up...yes!...another duplicate book from my medieval  library!

This one is called A Medieval Herbal. It is a small gift book size (5" X 6.5"), hard bound, and to quote from the back cover blurb: "With lavish period illustrations and engaging lore from authentic botanical texts, A Medieval Herbal offers a fascinating glimpse into the traditional art of herbal healing." (See my prior post on Gift Books for more information.)

From what I can tell on Amazon, this book is out of print, so this isn't something you'd have the good fortune of stumbling across in a bookstore, like I did several years ago!

How can you enter to win a copy of this book? It's Christmas time, we're all busy, so I'm going to keep this one simple! Simply leave a comment on this blog telling me why you'd like to win this book. AND either include your email address with your comment so I can contact you if you win, or if you'd rather keep that personal, email me your email address (mailing address are good, too!) to jdipastena@yahoo.com, with "Medieval Research with Joyce Contest" in the subject line. Deadline for entering will be midnight PST, December 24th, with the winner announced on December 25--Christmas Day!
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6 comments:

  1. The Heartless Gamer GirlDecember 9, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    You have no idea how much I want this book, Joyce! I have been looking for something like this for a while now. I've been researching herbs for my fantasy novel. :o)

    Thank you!

    jaimeygrant (at) yahoo (dot) com

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  2. buddytDecember 9, 2009 at 11:47 PM

    Hi Joyce,

    I am not a great expert on herbal remedies but I have always been interested in them and have used some from time to time.

    I would love to read about what they used in Medieval times so please include me in the drawing.

    Thanks


    Carol

    buddytho {at} gmail DOT com

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  3. Rachelle ChristensenDecember 14, 2009 at 9:35 PM

    So awesome! You are a wealth of information. I have some modern day herbal remedy books as well as some for essential oils. I would love to read about what they used in Medieval times. I loved "The Midwife's Apprentice" didn't you? It was neat to read about all the things they used as midwifes.
    Happy holidays!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM

    I am very interested in natural remedies, as well as the history of medicine, should be fascinating!

    blacksnake@mchsi.com

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  5. MeljprincessDecember 15, 2009 at 7:25 AM

    Hi Joyce,
    I live on a diet of pills. I take so many and I'm sick of it. I'd love to learn about herbal remedies as I've been thinking about them and I have a good friend who's trying to help me with them. This book would benefit me greatly. My body would thank you for it. Happy Holidays! :-)

    Mel K.
    Meljprincess AT aol DOT com

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  6. Mary CookeDecember 22, 2009 at 8:47 AM

    Hi Joyce! I would love to win this book. I am an RN by profession, but have recently become very interested in non-traditional ways to become more healthy (this is unheard of in "the business"). I have found massages can not only help your physical body to feel better, but they help re-focus your energy (chakras, chi) & your spirit. I love incense to help re-set my mood. A new find is essential oils. Herbs would be the next natural step in my progression (pun intended).

    I can't wait to hear if I win.

    Thnaks ~ Mary Cooke (mcooke1@marykay.com)

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