Leechdoms, Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England, Being a Collection of Documents, for the Most Part Never Before Printed, Illustrating the History of Science in This Country Before the Norman Conquest.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Cockayne, Oswald.

Series:

Leechdoms, Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England Series

Leechdoms, Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Medicine, Medieval.

Astronomy, Medieval.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (461 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

Leechdoms, Wortcunning and Starcraft of Early England

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2012.

Summary:

This volume, edited by Oswald Cockayne, is a scholarly collection of early English documents that explore the history of science, medicine, and social practices in England prior to the Norman Conquest. It includes texts on leechdoms (medicine), wortcunning (herbal remedies), and starcraft (astronomy/astrology), offering insights into the scientific and cultural practices of the early medieval period. The book is part of the 'Chronicles and Memorials of Great Britain and Ireland During the Middle Ages' series. Its purpose is to provide a detailed and accurate representation of early manuscripts, making scarce and valuable historical materials accessible for modern study. This work is intended for historians, scholars, and anyone interested in the history of science, medieval studies, and Anglo-Saxon culture. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554935543

1554935547

OCLC:

1498495991