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A medieval home companion : housekeeping in the fourteenth century / translated and edited by Tania Bayard.

Other author/creatorBayard, Tania.
Format Book and Print
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers, ©1991.
Description139 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Subject(s)
Uniform titleMénagier de Paris. Selections. English.
Contents Worship, dress, deportment, and speech -- Chastity -- Love -- How to care for a husband -- Gardening -- The household -- The kitchen -- Other small matters.
Abstract A fascinating window into the daily life of a medieval household, originally written as instructions for a young wife from her husband-with more then fifty medieval woodcuts and printed in two colors throughout.
General noteAbridged translation of: Le ménagier de Paris.
Issued in other formOnline version: Ménagier de Paris. English. Selections. Medieval home companion. 1st ed. New York, NY : HarperCollins Publishers, ©1991
Genre/formEarly works.
Genre/formHistory.
Genre/formSources.
LCCN 90055853
ISBN0060166541
ISBN9780060166540

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks TX17 .M3913 1991 ✔ Available Place Hold