The book traces the history of honey and describes its many medicinal uses.

The Ancient Britons were renowned for their robust good health and longevity. Not only did they eat large quantities or honey – Phoenician traders called the country the Isle of Honey – but also drank mead (also known as honey beer or honey wine). -a drink brewed from honey.

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