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The Illustrated Guide to Edible Wild Plants Paperback – January 27, 2009

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4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 255 ratings
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Originally intended for Army use, this book serves as a survival aid for civilians as well. Anyone interested in the outdoors, botany, or even in unusual sources of nutrition will find this an indispensable resource.
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  1. Print length
    156 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    BN Publishing
  4. Publication date
    January 27, 2009
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.36 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1607960680
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1607960683
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BN Publishing (January 27, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 156 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1607960680
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1607960683
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 10.4 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.36 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 255 ratings

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Department of The Army

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The Department of the Army (DA) is one of the three military departments within the Department of Defense of the United States of America. The Department of the Army is the Federal Government agency within which the United States Army is organized, and it is led by the Secretary of the Army who has statutory authority (10 U.S.C. § 3013) to conduct its affairs and to prescribe regulations for its government, subject to the limits of the law, and the directions of the Secretary of Defense and the President.

El Departamento del Ejército, en inglés Department of the Army (DA), es uno de los tres departamentos militares dentro del Departamento de Defensa de los Estados Unidos de América. El DA es la agencia del gobierno federal dentro del cual se organiza el Ejército de los Estados Unidos, y que está dirigido por el Secretario del Ejército que tiene autoridad legal (10 U.S.C. § 3013) para llevar a cabo sus operaciones y redactar un reglamento para su gobierno, de acuerdo a los límites de la ley, las directrices de la Secretaría de la Defensa y el propio Presidente de la Nación.

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4.3 out of 5 stars
255 global ratings

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Customers find the book has useful information and good color pictures. They say it's a good companion to field guides and a good addition to their collection. Readers also mention the instructions are clear and user-friendly. Additionally, they appreciate the lists and photos of poisonous plants.

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62 customers mention "Information quality"51 positive11 negative

Customers find the book has useful information and is a good companion to field guides. They say it's interesting and can save a life if you get lost while hiking. Readers also mention the book has beautiful photos and descriptions of hundreds of plants.

"...to my area, I think this book is a must have for the price, content and interest alone...." Read more

"Great guide with lots of information on useful and edible plants...." Read more

"Good little book that covers quite a lot. Gives good information on those plants in the wild that can be used for food...." Read more

"...this is a book that can save a life, if you get lost while hiking.it is a must read for those who like to camp." Read more

43 customers mention "Pictures quality"33 positive10 negative

Customers find the pictures in the book good, clear, and informative. They say it's a good source of knowledge and provides good details.

"...It has full color photos, short concise descriptions, warnings, preparations and usages about each plant...." Read more

"...Along with this it gives excellent clear color close up pictures of the plants with a description of their botanical structures, habitats and..." Read more

"...very easy to read, and the picture quality is very very good.I would think of it as a what you can eat for dummys book...." Read more

"...I did find a mistake in matching pictures to plants, but guess you have to expect that sort of thing now and then." Read more

36 customers mention "Book value"33 positive3 negative

Customers find the book great for what it is and interesting. They say it's worth having, a good addition to their collection, and has excellent source material.

"...ordered it, but I took a chance and it turned out to be one of the most interesting books I have...." Read more

"Good little book that covers quite a lot. Gives good information on those plants in the wild that can be used for food...." Read more

"Great book for what it is. I am living half my life in Kenya in the outer villages right now and want to know what can be eaten and what can't...." Read more

"...to recognize poisonous plants when I camp out, but it makes for an interesting read if you like outdoors activity...." Read more

13 customers mention "Readability"13 positive0 negative

Customers find the book very easy to read, well-written, and digestible. They appreciate the clear instructions and illustrations. Readers also mention the pages are of good paper.

"...very easy to read, and the picture quality is very very good.I would think of it as a what you can eat for dummys book...." Read more

"However, I love the size of the book and the ease of reading because it made teaching the art of eating wild very easy...." Read more

"I bought this book a year or so ago; I like the illustrations and instructions; they seem pretty clear and helpful for beginners like me...." Read more

"This book has more plants and unusual plants that can be eaten. No wasted words. Warnings are clear...." Read more

12 customers mention "Edible plants"12 positive0 negative

Customers find the book filled with edible and medicinal plants. They say it's great for an introduction to wild edibles, and it provides lists and photos of poisonous plants. Readers also mention the book makes teaching the art of eating wild very easy.

"...It has a great variety of plants commonly found in the USA. Many of them I've recognized myself here in West Virginia...." Read more

"...descriptions but looking at the pictures, not a big deal, seperate sections for Poisonous medicinal and useful plants as well as edible made this a..." Read more

"...i also liked the list of poisonous plants..which my neighbors dog will love jk jk jk i love dogs" Read more

"...book and the ease of reading because it made teaching the art of eating wild very easy. Great book for those interested...." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

leggman25
5.0 out of 5 stars I Love This Book!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2012
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I wasn't sure what to expect with this book when I ordered it, but I took a chance and it turned out to be one of the most interesting books I have. Anytime someone opens it up, it quickly becomes the main conversation piece. I'm sure it would be quite useful in a crisis situation too.

It has full color photos, short concise descriptions, warnings, preparations and usages about each plant. It has a great variety of plants commonly found in the USA. Many of them I've recognized myself here in West Virginia. Although I'd prefer to have something much more specific to my area, I think this book is a must have for the price, content and interest alone. It ain't no plant Bible or anything, but it definitely had more information than any of us knew about. Even some of the ol' timers!
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Calvin
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for warm climates
Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2010
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Great guide with lots of information on useful and edible plants. This book generally covers plants that you'd find in tropical places, it would be of almost no help in the rocky mountains.

If you want to eat and use wild plants, I recommend you buy a book specifically about the area you want to use this knowledge, and then add to that book by printing off info from the web. Personalize you book to the climate you want to use it in! If you're going to Vietnam, or the amazon, then this book is a great OVERVEIW. Nothing will stack up against specific knowledge you should find out yourself. 'mod your guide books'

if you want specific info about this item before you buy it, reply to this review or e-mail me at Calvin_drews@hotmail.com
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Ken
4.0 out of 5 stars Informative little book
Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2008
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Good little book that covers quite a lot. Gives good information on those plants in the wild that can be used for food. Along with this it gives excellent clear color close up pictures of the plants with a description of their botanical structures, habitats and distribution, edible parts and other uses such as making baskets, rope, medicines, etc. Also gives good photo descriptions of the most dangerous and poisonous plants and how to identify and recognize them.
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jonnyfly69
5.0 out of 5 stars if you like to camp it is a must read, it can save your life.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2013
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well they were not kidding when they said it was new, it was priced right.
very easy to read, and the picture quality is very very good.
I would think of it as a what you can eat for dummys book.
this is a book that can save a life, if you get lost while hiking.
it is a must read for those who like to camp.
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Alice Querequincia
3.0 out of 5 stars good book
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2014
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Great book for what it is. I am living half my life in Kenya in the outer villages right now and want to know what can be eaten and what can't. Hopefully, showing the natives that there is a free food source out there and they don't have to be hungry. I did find a mistake in matching pictures to plants, but guess you have to expect that sort of thing now and then.
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Lonely
5.0 out of 5 stars great for survival and for art reference
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2012
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Some minor problems in descriptions but looking at the pictures, not a big deal, seperate sections for Poisonous medicinal and useful plants as well as edible made this a great reference. Quick descriptions in the opening are more than made up for in the later sections. I also love how they warn NEVER to eat things that have poisonous close cousins I would not want to risk that, and watching shows like dual survival, man V wild and wildman i have learned that neither would the experts. The warning that not all of the plant is edible, even if part of it is, is a great bonus. And in the pages with the photographs the description of what plants give what nutrients is more than worth it. had to buy a new copy, lent my old one to an artist friend and he will not give it back. Portable, easy to pack, durable. One for the zip-lock baggy (any camper knows what i mean)
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BThomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Great little book
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2011
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This is a handy and interesting little book. I bought it mainly to recognize poisonous plants when I camp out, but it makes for an interesting read if you like outdoors activity. I will take it along when I go camping--it will be fun to read when there is some down time. This book is FULL of really great full page pictures of the plants, leaves, etc.
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Griffon
4.0 out of 5 stars this book meets expectations of providing information on useful edible plants from around the world
Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2014
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Basically, this book meets expectations of providing information on useful edible plants from around the world. As such, it is necessarily weak on plants to be found in any single person's home area.
Its main problem is that the illustrations are inconsistent; some are photos and others are line drawings. There are times that one media is preferable to the other to best show the distinguishing characteristics of a plant, but that did not seem to be the case with these pictures.
In short, it's worth having, but not as the first, second or third book in your edible plant library.
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Lou Sitar
4.0 out of 5 stars Timely delivery
Reviewed in Germany on June 4, 2014
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Item arrived in a timely manner. However I was hoping there would be more detailed pictures and descriptions about all stages of plant growth.
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Mark Freeman
3.0 out of 5 stars Excellent images/descriptions, but not comprehensive enough to be practicle.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 25, 2011
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This book is great if you want an overview of wild foods from across the globe, but if (like I was) you're hoping for a comprehensive Eurocentric coverage of wild food you won't find it here. It seems like while trying to please everybody, they have ended up more than likely pleasing no-one. A series of books covering different regions in more detail would, I believe have benefited both the author (in sales) and potential buyer equally since as I said, the pictures and descriptions are excellent.

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SP5WAT
5.0 out of 5 stars Very useful
Reviewed in Canada on June 7, 2019
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Very helpful identifying the plans.
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