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!
6 comments:
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
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
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!
I am very interested in natural remedies, as well as the history of medicine, should be fascinating!
blacksnake@mchsi.com
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
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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