Early Uses of California Plants: Volume 10

by Edward K. Balls

Book Overview

Information from many sources has been compiled here to present the most important uses of plants by early inhabitants of California, as well as methods of preparing the plants for use. The Indian method of leaching acorn meal so it could be eaten, the medicinal value of Yerba Mansa, the use of other plants for making baskets, rope, and clothing, are some of the subjects treated.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520000722
• ISBN13: 9780520000728
• Release Date: October 1962
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 4.7" x 7.9"

Customer Reviews

Excellent Field Guide & Historical Book

Authoritative- to be expected from the University of California Press; not all academic,though; the text includes the tastes of these usually wild plants as food giving the reader the motivation to seek out and try some of these very useful, ancient and life-sustaining natural foods as I did with a nature guide who showed us everything growing to this day in southern California as illustrated in this fine field guide. Fully indexed. You can usually remember the generic names; also, latin, scientific names are given. Fine black and white detailed line drawings are included for most of the plants mentioned; and some color photos. Handy pocket size and lightweight with firm binding;, 8" x about 5",;inch & cm. rules on covers.