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Here Euell Gibbons shows the reader how to enjoy the culinary and medicinal virtues of herbs and wild plants. Drawn from the author's wide knowledge of plants as well as from the lore of native Americans and early settlers, the information is supplemented by nutritionists at Pennsylvania State University who worked with Gibbons on analysis of the entries.
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Brought back into print for a new generation of appreciative readers:
The late Euel Gibbons was an iconic figure whose three books, "Stalking The Wild Asparagus"; "Stalking The Healthful Herbs"; and "Stalking The Blue-eyed Scallop" have been brought back into print for a new generation of appreciative readers by Alan C. Hood & Company. All three of these foraging 'how to' manuals are especially noted as being thoroughly 'user friendly' and packed with a wealth of practical information. These compendiums of information are nicely illustrated with line drawings. All three... more info
Euell Gibbons did not choke on a pinecone!:
There are a good number of plants discussed in this book and each plant is covered in detail. It even includes recipes though we haven't tried any - yet. It is amazing how many 'weeds' you can eat! While the plants are shown with drawings, it would have been nice to have photographs. We would recommend this book.
Useful herbal guide!:
Euell Gibbons made a very useful guide by publishing this book on more than 40 herbs. It is not only enjoyable to read but contains information on natural remedies, beverages, infusions, recipes and edibility, if aplicable, of the herbs covered. Each plant entry has the common & scientific name, some lore & history of the plant, general description and basic identification accompanied by very raw drawing/sketch, mentions places to look for each plant (includes general habitat and distribution),... more info
Excellent book:
If you have read Euell Gibbon's "Stalking the wild asparagus", then you'll love this book like I do. Euell was the original forager, a true expert. A must have for any foraging enthusiast.
