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The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened

By Kenelm Digby
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Cooking & DrinkingHistory - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750)

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The collection assembles household and medical receipts compiled and attributed to an early modern gentleman, presenting recipes for fermented drinks, meads and metheglins, numerous cookery formulas, instructions for table service, and remedies for common ailments. It combines culinary techniques, distillation and herbal preparations with household and health advice, and is organized with appendices offering additional recipes, a famed powder of sympathy, a list of referenced herbs and flowers, and explanatory notes and a glossary to clarify archaic terms.

About the Author

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Kenelm Digby

Sir Kenelm Digby was an English polymath, known for his contributions to various fields including philosophy, science, and literature during the 17th century. He is particularly recognized for his work "The Closet of Sir Kenelm Digby Knight Opened," which reflects his interests in natural philosophy and the culinary arts. Digby's writings often blend scientific inquiry with personal reflection, showcasing his diverse intellectual pursuits. His legacy includes not only his literary contributions but also his role in the scientific community of his time, where he engaged with notable figures and ideas of the early modern period.

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