Author:Elizabeth Archibald
Want to know how to garden with lobsters? How to sober up? Grow a beard? Or, simply, how to make a perfect cheesy omelette? Look no further than Ask the Past.
Chock-full of advice that has (and some that hasn't!) stood the test of time, Ask the Past is the tongue-in-cheek compilation of hilarious and true answers to life's questions, drawn from actual antique sourcebooks by a historian and bibliophile.
From medieval headache remedies to Renaissance pick-up lines, Ask the Past brings you advice that will make you laugh out loud and shake your head in amazement.
Here are the answers to the questions you’ve always wanted to ask – 'How do I impress my boss?' or 'How do I put out a fire' – and some that you didn’t know you needed to. Brimming with advice both wise and weird, and illustrated throughout with charming images from rare books, Ask the Past offers a surprising vision of the past, together with a hilarious menu of solutions to the knotty problems of the present – like how to kill a snake with a radish!
From medieval headache remedies to Renaissance pick-up lines, we are promised old-school advice to make us laugh out loud and shake our heads in amazement
—— BooksellerA wonderful compendium of received wisdom from our forebears, this endlessly fascinating book provides the answer to conundrums that still vex us today. From sleeplessness to weight loss, table manners to taming wayward eyebrows, 900 years of sage, thoughtful and downright bizarre advice is interspersed with witty commentary by the author. A must for anyone with an eye to the curious world of the past.
—— Tracy BormanThe perfect book for anyone who wants really preposterous advice
—— Harry Ritchie , Daily MailThis compendium has all the qualities of a well-curated cabinet of curiosities
—— Juanita Coulson, 4 stars , LadyIf you’re more inclined to take the advice of an ancient monk than write Dear Abby, you’re in luck. Ask The Past is here to help.
—— Open CultureSurprisingly good - I didn't expect a book on such a limited field to be so hard to put down.
—— The Real EpicureanAn unusual book in its breadth of reference and subject ... a worthy addition to the beery bookshelf.
—— Pub History Society NewsletterA must for anyone who likes to dabble in beer-making or just loves beer! It covers everything you need to know.
—— Choice magazineOne of the best books I have on the subject of brewing.
—— Zymology UKThis book is a cracking good read for anyone interested in beer. Andy Hamilton displays his expert knowlege of beer and brewing, with a touch of earthy humour and witty banter, making this book fun as well as informative.
—— Jim's Beer KitA comprehensive guide to some well-known brews alongside the chance to learn from Andy Hamilton’s years of experience.
—— Falcata TimesA handy how-to guide for home brewers, with guides to British beers, beer shops, festivals and more.
—— The Evening StandardSurprisingly good - I didn't expect a book on such a limited field to be so hard to put down ... Brewing Britain has me hooked!
—— The Real EpicureanA must for anyone who likes to dabble in beer-making or just loves beer! It covers everything you need to know.
—— Choice MagazineOne of the best books I have on the subject of brewing
—— Zymology UK
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