Eleanour Sinclair Rohde’s The Old English Herbals is a charming history of the herbals of England, the old books of plant lore that combined botany, medicine, and folklore. Rohde traces these works from the manuscripts of medieval monasteries to the printed herbals of the Tudor and Stuart ages.
Along the way she explores the monastic gardens, the healing virtues attributed to herbs, and the religious and superstitious beliefs woven through the old plant lore. It is a delightful study for lovers of gardens, history, and the byways of belief. This free EPUB edition is ready to read on any e-reader, tablet, or phone.