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A Treasury of Hidden Secrets: A 17th-century Housewives' Handbook of Cookery and Medicine
A Treasury of Hidden Secrets A 17thcentury Housewives' Handbook of Cookery and Medicine Author:John Partridge A woman's book of cookery and medicine for the household. First printed in 1573 and attributed to John Partridge, it was more likely compiled by the women in his family. Our edition is an unabridged reprint of the 1653 edition first printed by Jane Bell. Chapters 1-60 are recipes for fruit, conserves, distillations and confections for a wealthy ... more »household, perfumed powders, fumigations against lice and plague, ways to make skin smooth and hair light. Chapters 61-139 contain medical advice, including "secret" instructions for various gynecological conditions, recipes for the bedridden, and many other fascinating tidbits of obscure, popular and sometimes stomach-turning medical advice. A new introduction extensively explores the history of the text, its printers and booksellers, religious content, and the question of authorship. Our edition is an unabridged reprint« less