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  1. The first German cookbook authored by a woman was published in 1597: Entitled "Ein köstlich new Kochbuch", it was written by Anna Wecker and combined culinary instruction with medical advice, featuring endorsements from (male) medical experts 👇

    howtobook.hypotheses.org/4596

    #HowToBooks #BookStudies #hypolingual

  2. Have a cold? How about some advice on "The true Causes of the said Distempers, and Approved REMEDIES for Their speedy Cure" from 1670?

    Keep your feet warm, make yourself some garlic syrup and sweat it out: This 17th century alchemist has some useful advice. 🤒

    howtobook.hypotheses.org/2633

    #TractsForAction #HowToBooks #hypoverse