ISBN: 9780715324172    Publisher: David & Charles Year of publishing: 2006     Format:  Hardback No of Pages: 256        

This is a fascinating and absorbing miscellany of traditional wisdom, proverbial sayings and modern science that uncovers the truth behind many generations' worth of superstitions and customs relating to plants and animals. The huge variety of universal themes in this book will assure general, mass-market appeal. Popular pocket format, fantastic price point, attractive presentation, and intriguing subject, all combine to make this an ideal gift.
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After a long career in non-fiction publishing editing other people's work, this Ruth Binney's third book. She holds a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and lives in West Stafford, Dorset.
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