A fascinating look into early frontier remedies via Elias Slagle's 1859 diary, edited by Jim Long with added plant info.
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A fascinating look into early frontier remedies via Elias Slagle's 1859 diary, edited by Jim Long with added plant info.
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From a "sure cure" for rattlesnake bite to pimples on children (using beef tallow and tar!) this is a fascinating look into plants and remedies of the early frontier. Jim Long has edited the original diary and added information about the plants and materials, making this a intriguing book for historians, herb and plant people and Civil War buffs
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Minor mentions of injuries or ailments related to frontier life.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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Brief references to alcohol or herbal concoctions as remedies.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor historical references to faith or prayer in frontier context.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic or witchcraft depicted.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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Minor historical context of Civil War era societal views.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor mentions of hardship or suffering in frontier life.
Other
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