Author Description

A New Family Herbal, by Robert John Thornton, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of herbal medicine in the early 19th century. This comprehensive guide details the medicinal properties of various plants, providing detailed descriptions and traditional uses. Aimed at families seeking natural remedies, the book reflects a time when herbal treatments were a cornerstone of healthcare. Thornton's work is more than just a practical manual; it's a historical document revealing the close relationship people once had with the natural world. Explore the time-honored wisdom of plant-based healing with this meticulously compiled herbal, a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or the enduring power of nature's pharmacy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.