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Elspeth Marr (1871-1947) --also known as Aunt Epp--was the great-great-aunt of acclaimed author Christopher Rush, who only knew her for two brief years before her death. Long after Aunt Epp passed away Christopher's mother discovered the boxes of papers and diaries written by Aunt Epp to an unnamed 'young girl' in her life, which now make up "Aunt Epp's Guide For Ladies". Aunt Epp penned her life lessons, which form a fascinating glimpse of Victorian life, over sixty years. Sassy and opinionated, Aunt Epp was not afraid to voice her views and give her advice on topics ranging from gingerbread to genitals, sheep's head to 'softening of the member', God to golden pippins. In a time when mentioning such things would be deemed unladylike and improper nothing is left unsaid as Epp jots down her thoughts, recipes, herbal cures, sage advice and more with fantastic wit and alacrity. It is a true testament to the changing times that Epp's guide can now be published, enjoyed and put to use by everyone - and that even by today's standards, no question is too squeamish for Epp's shrewd commentary.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I ordered it for my son who likes quirky things and he loved it. He has showed it to his friends and they are impressed as well. I heard about it on the Alan Tichmarch show and I liked the price you charged for it. Thanks
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of those books you can dip in and out of, the whole book having many diary entries/paragraphs on all subjects needed to be discussed by a throughly modern Victorian. A surprisingly frank and funny book for it's time; it makes you feel like they were just the same as us with the same feelings and ideas... although some of them are right out there with the fairies... my favourite being about marriage and the reasons you shouldn't marry and artist ... so, so funny. Great to use as a gift... my mother-in-law's getting it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A friend gave me this book as a present.The wisdom of the woman is unbelievable.A mixture of common sense,spititual phiopsophy and respect.The recipes and tips are fantastic.It really creates an empathy with another era of time especially for women. If you have interests in social history,philopsophy,food history,herbalism.anything,this book is for you.A diamond.
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