- Paperback: 544 pages
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.; New edition edition (1 Mar 1990)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 048625951X
- ISBN-13: 978-0486259512
- Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 2.6 x 23.4 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,846,898 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Delightful as ethnobotany
10 Dec 2000
Format:Paperback
I was drawn to this book because I recognized so many familiar plants from my childhood among the drawings. I never suspected that the humble jewel weed or stinking Benjamins had ever had any medicinal uses. It's a very entertaining and enlightening read.
The title is somewhat misleading. I would caution anyone against using this as a serious herbal medicine text. The entries are of historical rather than medical significance, but that does lessen its wide ranging appeal. Use it to extend your knowledge and enrich your walks in the woods of the north east.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Wonderful historical accounts
15 May 2009
Format:Paperback
I love this book! Not only does it provide a great historical compilation of how Native Americans (and early settlers) used these plants... but it has become a handy "field guide" for me because of the great illustrations and grouping by growing conditions. Would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in how Native Americans used these plants. Fascinating read. (The only thing I would like to see in the book would be even more plants. For some reason, I don't believe basics like ginseng or goldenseal were listed. It does contain a plethora of information on hundreds of other plants, however.)
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Eastern Indian Tribes and Medicinal native plants
18 Jan 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
It was exactly what I needed. It explains the many uses of the native plants with documentation.
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