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Bradford Angier
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Plants played a principal role in the diets of Native Americans and Canadian First Peoples when Columbus rediscovered the New World. They regularly supplemented meat and fish with wild fruits, nuts, roots, tubers, greens, seeds, beverages, and the like, which were gathered from the land around them.
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This illustrated guide to North American wild medicinals has been a nature classic for over thirty years. In this new edition, David K. Foster revises Bradford Angier's invaluable handbook, updating the taxonomy and adding more than a dozen species, including the purple coneflower, popularly known as echinacea, as well as ephedra, jewelweed, goldenseal, and more. Scientific information for a general audience and full-color illustrations combine with...
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"A practical and reliable guide to living off the land, including how to: track, trap, kill, and prepare animals; select bait, identify and land fish, then clean and cook the catch; locate edible plants, fruits, berries, and nuts; capture birds and locate their eggs; recognize edible insects; determine sources of clean water; start a fire from a variety of materials"--Page 4 of cover.
5) How to stay alive in the woods: a complete guide to food, shelter, and self-preservation-- anywhere
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Broken down into four essential sections-Sustenance, Warmth, Orientation, and Safety-this enlightening manual reveals how to catch game without a gun, what plants to eat, how to build a warm shelter, make clothing, protect yourself, and signal for help. Expanded instructions offer crucial information at a glance, making How to Stay Alive in the Woods truly a lifesaver.
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