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This is a remarkable collection of scholarly Middle English texts that deal with astrology, fortunetelling, medicine, horticulture, marine navigation, as well as "popular and practical" scientific matters, as they were perceived in the Middle Ages. This groundbreaking volume is indispensable to scholars of medieval studies, the history of science and medicine, early English literature and language, manuscripts, technical prose, and popular culture.
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A remarkable collection of Middle English texts that deal with astrology, fortune telling, medicine, horticulture and marine navigation - popular and scientific matters, as such were perceived in the Middle Ages. The texts have been edited by international scholars and much of the work is hitherto unpublished. Each text is prefaced with a description of its general scientific and cultural context. Explanatory notes are also included, together with illustrations and glosses. This volume is aimed at scholars of medieval studies, the history of science and medicine, early English literature and language, manuscripts, technical prose and popular culture.
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Popular and Practical Science of Medieval England (Medieval Texts and Studies)
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Michigan State University Press, 1994
ISBN 10: 0937191302
ISBN 13: 9780937191309
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Seller: Grey Matter Books, Hadley, MA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Text is unmarked; pages are bright. Previous owner's signature in pen on the first free end page. Binding is sturdy; the covers are flared out at the edges. Dust jacket is lightly edge worn, showing mostly at the corners and at the head and base of the spine. Seller Inventory # 073626