Thomas Tryon

The Way to Health, Long Life and Happiness; or, A Discourse of Temperance...To which is added, A Treatise of Most Sorts of English Herbs

      H.C. for D. Newman, London, 1691. Second Edition. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Full contemporary calf, rebacked preserving most of the spine. Worn at corners. Age toning and mild foxing, small tears in a few margins, a few minor stains and marks, but nothing obscuring any text. & & Lacking one initial blank, [14 of 16] 500; [2], 18 pages. The Last section has a separate title page "A Dialogue Between an East-Indian Brackmanny, or Heathen -Philosopher and a French-Gentleman, Concerning the Present Affairs in Europe. & & An interesting work on food, drink and cookery methods and their relationship to health and the humors. The section on herbs has astrological charts suggesting the best times for gathering. Size: Octavo (8vo). Text is clean and unmarked. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Cooking, Wine & Dining; Antiquarian & Rare. Inventory No: 039929. .