Introduction and Dyetary, with Barnes in the Defense of the Berde
New York: Kraus Reprint, 1981. Hardcover. The fyrst boke of the introduction of knowledge made by Andrew Borde, of physycke doctor : A compendyous regyment; or, A dyetary of helth made in Mountpyllier / compyled by Andrewe Boorde, of physycke doctour. Barnes in the defence of the berde: a treatyse made, answerynge the treatyse of Doctor Borde upon berdes / edited, with a life of Andrew Boorde, and large extracts from his Brevyary." Claswsic work on domestic hygiene and medicine by 16th century English physician, writer, and traveller, Andrew Boorde. The Dyetary of Health was dedicated on May 5, 1542. Boorde's books were held in high esteem and attracted a wide readership, including "marchauntes, gentylmen, and wymmen / but also knyghtes, and other great men". They covered a range of topics from travel and geography to medicine and health advice, reflecting Boorde's diverse interests and knowledge as a physician and traveler. Very Good. Item #9539
Octavo, 396 pp. Brown cloth. No dust jacket, presumed as issued.
Price: $55.00