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Foraging California - 2nd Edition by Christopher Nyerges (Paperback)

Foraging California - 2nd Edition by  Christopher Nyerges (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>From acacia to wild grape, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of California. Helpfully organized by plant families, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>From acacia to wild grape, Foraging California guides the reader to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Helpfully organized by plant families, with detailed information on locations, the book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoorsmen, and gastronomes.<p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>From acorns, cactus, and yucca to mesquite, manzanita, and lamb's quarter--Foraging California guides readers to the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of the Golden State. Organized by plant families, this book is an authoritative guide for nature lovers, outdoors enthusiasts, and gastronomes. This guide also includes: -Species ranging from herbs to trees -Forager notes and expert advice on identifying, preparing, freezing, drying, storing, and cooking wild edibles -Tools, techniques, and foraging etiquette -Recipes to prepare at home and on the trail<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>This amazing book catalogues in clear, direct language the full range of wild edible plants found in California. Organized by ecological region and latest scientific family, it teaches not only a plant's place on the land but its essential botanical attributes. More than that, Christopher's lifetime of dirt time experience makes him expert on the edible and nutritional properties of this wonderful flora, so easily overlooked but at our disposal everywhere. I have followed Christopher on endless plant walks and never failed to learn something new and important. Now at last it's all in one brilliant guide! --Paul Campbell, author of Survival Skills of Native California<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Christopher Nyerges has been actively involved with self-reliance and survival for over 40 years. He works with the non-profit, WTI, in survival research and education. He co-founded the School of Self-reliance, and since 1974 has taught thousands of students about wild food, survival, and self-reliance. He is the author of ten books, including How to Survive Anywhere, and Extreme Simplicity. He was the editor of Wilderness Way magazine for seven years. Thousands of his articles have appeared in newspapers and magazines. Besides continuing to actively teach, he does a weekly self-reliance radio show. He lives with his wife in Southern California.

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