How to Skin a Lion

If you are not sure that your knowledge is broad enough to answer the question "How to skin a lion"; if you are interested in ancient lost crafts and skills; if you are a fan of trivia and an out-and-out "bookworm"; if you have an adventurous spirit and are willing to intervene in history and life with enthusiasm... Don't hesitate, this "How to Skin a Lion" will not let you down. This book collects a variety of advice on life skills, social etiquette, and survival skills from the treasure chest of the British Library. The information comes from medieval manuscripts, Victorian life manuals and early twentieth-century self-help guides. From flower planting to beekeeping, from medicine to magic, it will take you to explore the colorful historical picture of the Victorian era and show you an authentic and reliable map of "pre-modern" life. Glimpses of the times from details and explores life with fun. This book is not only a wonderful book of life, but also a rare collection of historical data. It is also a real feast of interesting and cold knowledge - here you can find wonderful answers to those questions that cannot be solved by search engines.