The Old English Herbals

PREFACE

The writing of this book on that fascinating and somewhat neglected[1] branch of garden literature--the old English Herbals--has been a labour of love, but it could not have been done without all the kind help I have had. My grateful thanks are due to the authorities at the British Museum, to Professor Burkitt of Cambridge, and very specially to Mr. J. B. Capper for invaluab...