The Medicine Tree: Traditional Medicine in Wales from Prehistory to the Present Tapa blanda -

Lampeter: Llanerch Press. As New with No dust jacket as issued. 2009. First Edition; First Printing. Paperback. 1861431503 . A near As NEW, unused, unmarked copy in pictorial card covers. Slight bumping to the head of the spine - no damage - negligible. First Edition. First impression. No Inscriptions or Marks. 333 pp. "John Sharkey's book is a fascinating compilation of the enormous range of traditional healing practices found in Wales, from pre-history to the present day. Split into three historical periods, each subdivided to reflect different aspects of medicine, it is well-planned, well-researched, and well-written. This massive historical sweep encompasses material including; the operative techniques used by Roman army surgeons, and their legacy; an enlightening discussion of the healing powers of the Welsh saints; the cultural outlook of the Welsh humanists, and the relation of medicine and law in medieval Wales. From the opening section covering the plagues of the early to… Leer más

Llanerch Press, 2009. Paperback. New. 336 pages.