Elizabeth Archibald

Ask the Past: Pertinent and Impertinent Advice from Yesteryear

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ISBN 13:
9780224101240
author:
Elizabeth Archibald
format:
HardBack
publisher:
Square Peg
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
14.4 x 2.2 x 22.4 cm
Genre:
History, Reference, Encyclopaedias
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£13.45

Description

Ask the Past Pertinent and Impertinent Advice from Yesteryear by Elizabeth Archibald This tongue-in-cheek compilation brings together hilarious and true answers to life's questions, drawn from actual antique sourcebooks. From medieval remedies to Renaissance pick-up lines, it offers a surprising vision of the past with a humorous menu of solutions to the present-day problems. The book features charming images from rare books, providing a unique insight into how people approached everyday issues in the past. With its mix of wise and weird advice, Ask the Past is an entertaining read that will leave you laughing out loud and shaking your head in amazement. With its eclectic range of answers, this book is perfect for anyone looking for a lighthearted and humorous take on life's challenges.

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