The garden cottage diaries : my year in the eighteenth century
Houston, Fiona J.2009
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Place reservation for The garden cottage diaries : my year in the eighteenth centuryFor a full year, Fiona Houston recreated the lifestyle of her Peebleshire ancestor, living in a basic one-roomed cottage on her own resources, as a challenge to compare it with today's diet and lifestyle. Find out in this fascinating, funny and honest account how she donned historic dress and lived on a shoestring.
Main title:
The garden cottage diaries : my year in the eighteenth century / Fiona J. Houston.
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Imprint:
Glasgow : Saraband, c2009.
Collation:
224 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. ports. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781887354660 (hbk)1887354662 (hbk)
Dewey class:
640.9'411'09033640.9411640.941640
Language:
English
Subject:
Houston, Fiona J. -- DiariesHouston, Fiona J. -- DiariesHome economics, Rural -- ScotlandFood habits -- ScotlandSelf-reliant living -- ScotlandHome economics, Rural -- Scotland -- History -- 18th centuryFood habits -- Scotland -- History -- 18th centuryScotpubmatScotland -- Social life and customsScotland -- Social life and customs -- 18th centuryCountry lifeScotland -- History 18th century
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487654
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