Project Gutenberg 2017-01-12 Public domain in the USA. 768 Lewer, Henry William Lewer, H. W. a15000632 A Book of Simples Produced by Chris Curnow, Les Galloway and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "A Book of Simples" by Henry William Lewer is a historical manuscript likely compiled during the late 19th century. This work serves as a collection of herbal remedies and domestic recipes, reflecting the traditional knowledge of herbalists and housewives from an earlier era. The content focuses on the use of simple, natural ingredients for medicinal and culinary purposes, showcasing the methods by which household management and care were executed in times when professional medical assistance was less accessible. The opening of the manuscript presents an introduction outlining its origins and the context in which it was created. Lewer discusses the importance of the lady of the house as a keeper of herbal wisdom and a dispenser of health through simples—a term for simple herbal remedies. The commentary paints a vivid picture of rural England during the 18th century, emphasizing the self-sufficiency of manor households. It touches upon the significance of herb gardens and the use of natural remedies for various ailments, setting up the recipes that follow, which include instructions for everything from cakes and wines to pectorals and medicinal concoctions. This opening solidifies the manuscript's aim of reviving the practicality and charm of traditional herbal knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 66.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Cooking -- Early works to 1800 Formulas, recipes, etc. -- Early works to 1800 TX Text Category: History - British Category: Cooking & Drinking Category: Health & Medicine 488441 2025-08-21T12:30:26.370362 text/html 458494 2024-10-23T01:37:55 text/html 465428 2025-08-21T12:30:35.528311 application/epub+zip 458466 2025-08-21T12:30:27.946359 application/epub+zip 239405 2025-08-21T12:30:27.141366 application/epub+zip 647572 2025-08-21T12:30:40.830283 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607686 2025-08-21T12:30:34.496343 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 388730 2022-09-24T14:50:04.033636 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 402770 2025-08-21T12:30:25.026389 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 382928 2024-10-23T01:37:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16505 2025-08-21T12:30:40.984293 application/rdf+xml 25287 2025-08-21T12:30:27.260323 image/jpeg 3079 2025-08-21T12:30:27.200352 image/jpeg 431640 2025-08-21T12:30:26.415342 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog