{"product_id":"collected-curiosities-more-stories-and-recipes-from-the-historical-apothecary-cabinet-hardcover","title":"Collected Curiosities: More Stories and Recipes from the Historical Apothecary Cabinet - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAmanda Edmiston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep back into the spiral of time and open the apothecary cabinet once more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFollowing on from the enchanting journey of \u003ci\u003eThe Time Traveller's Herbal\u003c\/i\u003e, Amanda Edmiston returns with \u003ci\u003eCollected Curiosities\u003c\/i\u003e, a rich tapestry of folklore, herbal lore, recipes, and personal reflections that bridge history and healing. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWe rejoin our herbal time traveller in 1800s Scotland, meeting Lady Lawers on the banks of Loch Tay, whose prophecies about an Ash tree lead us into urgent conversations about nature, sustainability, and cultural memory. From the clearances and the rise of industrialisation to Victorian ghost stories and First World War folklore, this is a journey steeped in mystery, movement, and medicinal magic.\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Journey Through Time and Plant Lore: \u003c\/b\u003eTravel from post-Enlightenment Scotland to Edwardian England, following folklore and herbal wisdom through centuries of social and cultural change.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFolktales, Ghost Stories and Forgotten Remedies: \u003c\/b\u003eDiscover herbal recipes with hazel, cleavers, mugwort, plantain, and more--set against stories of mermaids, soothsayers, and ghostly hedges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCreative and Practical: \u003c\/b\u003e Includes accessible recipes and herbal experiments grounded in historical practices and contemporary awareness of sustainability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRooted in Women's Voices: \u003c\/b\u003e Meet the wise women, herbalists, and forgotten pioneers, including Florence Marian McNeill and the legendary Granny Smith, Queen of the Gypsies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Legacy of Healing: \u003c\/b\u003e From cabbage poultices to hop-picking tales, explore the links between past traditions and present wellness trends.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a book to be savoured like a slow infusion, connecting the reader not just to plants, but to the people, places, and stories that shaped them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen the cabinet, and let the stories and scents of the past guide you forward.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former student of herbal medicine, based in Scotland, Amanda loves telling stories that feature plants and uses an engaging blend of history, fairy tales and folklore to create new tales to intrigue her audiences. Her sessions involve interesting and unusual multi sensory props...prepare to be surprised by unexpected noises, smells and objects from fantastic places! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe daughter of a storyteller, stories are part of Amanda's DNA, she has combined them with her passion for herbs and potions in a unique way which inspires participants to uncover facts and stories for themselves. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eShe works across the UK and also tours internationally. She has delivered sessions designed to inspire young readers with The National Literacy Trust and has created sessions for The Scottish Ballet's education department, Edinburgh International Science Festival, The National Museum of Rural Life and Chelsea Physic garden in London, amongst others.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 144\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 30, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48272096035037,"sku":"9781446315934","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/xyGRSZ-Kcs9781446315934.webp?v=1785256763","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/collected-curiosities-more-stories-and-recipes-from-the-historical-apothecary-cabinet-hardcover","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}