{"product_id":"9781803993577-mrs-amblers-household-book-of-georgian","title":"Miss Ambler's Household Book of Georgian Cures and Remedies","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cp\u003eA fascinating look into a collection of Georgian recipes and medicines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElizabeth Ambler started compiling her household book of cures in the early eighteenth century, including historic treatments passed down over the decades.\u003c\/strong\u003e These intriguing remedies include Sir Walter Raleigh’s Receipt against Plague, Viper Broth and Snail Milk Water, as well as Ginger Bread and Apricot Ratafia. In addition to traditional flowers and herbs, ingredients consist of precious stones, exotic and expensive spices, and large amounts of brandy and wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet against the backdrop of the family’s country houses, silverware and lavish portraits, this book is much more than just a collection of curiosities: it offers a fascinating insight into the sickness and health of our Georgian ancestors, and into what really went on in their kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40886315810913,"sku":"9781803993577","price":6.67,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_30103355.jpg?v=1726732628","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9781803993577-mrs-amblers-household-book-of-georgian","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}