How Not to Be a Basic Peasant

A Medieval Bard's Guide to Living Your Best Life

By Kristen Mulrooney | Publisher: Running Press

About the book

Hark Peasants! Let this Bard guide you on the journey to becoming a better version of your peasant self.

Imagine if the Middle Ages had its own set of influencers and life coaches. Their collected wisdom would produce this very guide. Here, the ultimate Bard takes readers on a self-improvement journey—with lessons that any peasant can pick up and instantly start implementing into their lives. Examples include:

  • How not to make a fool of thyself at the local tavern
  • How to make a scene at a jousting tournament to stay relevant
  • How to make your tiny home into a pleasant place to reside (spoiler: it involves sweeping out the rats)
  • What not to wear (is chainmail in or out?)
  • And what to do in case of a bear chase
Including helpful and insightful illustrations inspired by medieval art, this handy guide will keep you become just slightly better than your peers, even if you may never achieve royalty status.

Editions of How Not to Be a Basic Peasant

Hardcover
ISBN 9780762487936
EBook
ISBN 9780762487943

Read an Excerpt

Hark Peasants! Let this Bard guide you on the journey to becoming a better version of your peasant self.

Imagine if the Middle Ages had its own set of influencers and life coaches. Their collected wisdom would produce this very guide. Here, the ultimate Bard takes readers on a self-improvement journey—with lessons that any peasant can pick up and instantly start implementing into their lives. Examples include:

  • How not to make a fool of thyself at the local tavern
  • How to make a scene at a jousting tournament to stay relevant
  • How to make your tiny home into a pleasant place to reside (spoiler: it involves sweeping out the rats)
  • What not to wear (is chainmail in or out?)
  • And what to do in case of a bear chase
Including helpful and insightful illustrations inspired by medieval art, this handy guide will keep you become just slightly better than your peers, even if you may never achieve royalty status.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is How Not to Be a Basic Peasant about?

Hark Peasants! Let this Bard guide you on the journey to becoming a better version of your peasant self.

Imagine if the Middle Ages had its own set of influencers and life coaches. Their collected wisdom would produce this very guide. Here, the ultimate Bard takes readers on a self-improvement journey—with lessons that any peasant can pick up and instantly start implementing into their lives. Examples include:

  • How not to make a fool of thyself at the local tavern
  • How to make a scene at a jousting tournament to stay relevant
  • How to make your tiny home into a pleasant place to reside (spoiler: it involves sweeping out the rats)
  • What not to wear (is chainmail in or out?)
  • And what to do in case of a bear chase
Including helpful and insightful illustrations inspired by medieval art, this handy guide will keep you become just slightly better than your peers, even if you may never achieve royalty status.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in How Not to Be a Basic Peasant?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Humour

Where can I read a sample of How Not to Be a Basic Peasant?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780762487936

Who is/are the Author/s of the book How Not to Be a Basic Peasant?

Kristen Mulrooney

Who is the Publisher of the book How Not to Be a Basic Peasant?

Running Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

How Not to Be a Basic Peasant is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780762487936) and ebook(ISBN 9780762487943)

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