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Handbook of Edible Wild Plants and Weeds, Vol 1, Handbook (Incredible Edibles Series)
Handbook of Edible Wild Plants and Weeds Vol 1 Handbook - Incredible Edibles Series Author:Fern J. Ritchie In times of strife, economic or disaster, the need for food doesn't diminish, but the usual sources may not be available. Some wild edibles are nutritious to some degree, while others are highly nutritious. If you are really hungry, either way, they will provide food. You may learn about the food sources that surround us, and they present new p... more »ossibilities for your eating pleasure. A person need not go hungry under these circumstances if there is a williingness to learn beforehand. When camping, most people take all the conveniences and necessities with them as if the wilderness was another planet. Lost in the woods, the edible things about them have no meaning. It's time to wake up to the natural possibilities available. The need is closer than you may think. One main purpose for this book, indeed, the entire Incredible Edibles Series, is that whatever situation you find yourself, there is always food available. It's always good to know what is edible in an emergency, for refreshment on a hike, a camping trip, or just as a new experience. In order to provide a more useful book, Edible Native Plants and Weeds has been divided into two volumes. Volume 1 is the Handbook that would be most useful in the field. 961 plants identified and 304 color illustrations are included. Volume 2 is the Reference that would be necessary for study and utilization of the information available beforehand. 423 pages, total, covering the United States and neighboring area along with some plants in Alaska and Hawaii.« less