The illuminated manuscripts collectively known as Tacuinum Sanitatis were late-medieval (late 1300s and early 1400s) handbooks which illustyrated and explained the effects of foods, winds, waters, seasons and even human emotions upon a person's health. The charming and lively plates reproduce the original manuscript pages. Near fine (prev. own., gift inscr. front free endpaper). In bright, crisp dust jacket, price clipped and with two short closed tear.

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Title: Medieval Health Handbook: Tacuinum Sanitatis
Publisher: George Braziller, NY
Publication Date: 1976
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0807608084
ISBN 13: 9780807608081
Binding: Hard Cover
Edition: First Thus.
Dust Jacket Condition: Yes

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A discussion of the discovery and history of the Tacuinum Sanitatis and studies of five different manuscripts precede illustrations and rates revealing the positive effects of herbs, flowers, and fruits, as well as dangers

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