The Duchess of Northumberland's little book of poisons, potions and aphrodisiacs
2013
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Combining the fascinating archive of the first Duchess of Northumberland with the expertise of Jane, the present Duchess and the creator of the famous Poison Garden at Alnwick Castle, this illustrated book tells the story of the poison found within the plants that grow wild across Britain's countryside and the medicinal potions that derive from them.
Author:
Northumberland, Isobel Jane Miller Percy, Duchess of, editor of compilation
Imprint:
Stroud : The History Press, 2013.
Collation:
128 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 18 cm
ISBN:
9780752494517 (hbk)
Dewey class:
581.6590941581.659
Local class:
581.659
Language:
English
BRN:
1532710