Leechdoms, Wortcunning, and Starcraft of Early England

Discover the fascinating world of early English medicine and herbalism with Leechdoms, Wortcunning, and Starcraft of Early England by Thomas Oswald Cockayne. Published by Cambridge University Press in 2012, this comprehensive three-volume work (originally published between 1866 and 1868) spans an impressive 526 pages. It delves into texts on plants, medicine, and astronomy, primarily composed in Old English before the Norman Conquest. Volume 1 features Old English adaptations of the renowned Herbarium, once attributed to Apuleius, alongside two other significant classical medical texts. This scholarly edition is a must-have for anyone interested in Anglo-Saxon history, medieval medicine, and the rich tradition of herbal knowledge. Enhance your understanding of the past and explore the intricate relationship between nature and healing in early England.