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Wild Food [Hardcover]

Ray Mears (Author), Gordon Hillman (Author)
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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Publication Date: 20 Sep 2007
In WILD FOODS Ray Mears and Gordon Hillman lead us into the wildest parts of Britain to demonstrate the huge variety of indigenous foods that can be found. One of the most crucial skills to surviving in any wilderness is self-reliance - now, with this book, you can equip yourself with the knowledge to find tasty and sustaining foods in your own back yard and beyond.

Practical, enthralling, often surprising, packed with beautiful illustrations, WILD FOODS is an invaluable tool for any keen outdoorsman, and it is a fascinating read anyone with an interest in the little-known side of Britain's natural resources.

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  • Hardcover: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton (20 Sep 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0340827904
  • ISBN-13: 978-0340827901
  • Product Dimensions: 20.1 x 3.6 x 25.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 45,401 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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'WILD FOOD made me want to run to the hills, live on pignuts and never see another human face'

(Sunday Telegraph Seven magazine )

'There's only one person I'd like to be stuck up Limpopo with, and that's Ray Mears. Not since Roger Phillip's seminal book of the same name has anyone thrown open the fridge door of nature with such enthusiasm, generosity and respect.' (The Times )

'Sensitively illustrated, this book is a mine of information . . . this is a beautiful, engaging and informative book that I recommend highly to anybody intested in nature, wild food ro the lives of the last true hunter-gatherers.'

(Countryfile )

'It's all good fun.' (Independent on Sunday )

About the Author

Born in 1964, Ray Mears has travelled the world studying and teaching the art of survival. As well as his TV and writing work, he founded Woodlore, a company which runs training courses in bushcraft and associated skills.
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59 of 61 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Well worth the money 3 Oct 2007
By P. K. Wike
Format:Hardcover
I would describe this book as a very good referance work, packed with details and information. It has clear photographs of the plants, and good descriptions of them and their habitats. Also, it has descriptions of how to process some of the foods to make them edible, or more apetizing. I was amazed at the ammount of work Ray and Gordon have put into this. It is a pity that it is spoiled slightly by some poor editing, otherwise I would give it a score of 5 stars.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Taste 11 Sep 2009
By Allen
Format:Paperback
Much against my wifes wishes I did try several of the "Earth Oven" dishes, using, I must admit, butcher bought pork and lamb(it seems that stalking game in the city suburbs is frowned on these days,and where can you find a forest when you need one.) but it really tastes terrific. Now I only need to relay and reseed the lawn, repair the conservatory, remove and replace the fire damaged pergol, and I will once again be master of all my wife allows me to survey. Really great fun for a party, and who can say it won't come in usefull someday,(see news at anytime, any channel.).Well worth the money.
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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Useful on the whole 19 Nov 2007
By James Brogden
Format:Hardcover
The strength of this book is in its large and very clear photographs, which are very helpful in identifying edible plants for one's own use. It's pretty clear that the majority of the actual botanical entries are by Mr Hillman rather than Ray Mears, but obviously his is the face and name that sells. I only wish that whoever proof-read and edited the book had done a better job because there are quite a few appalling typos and mistakes.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars very very good
This book was bought as a present,It came in good time,The book was on his wishlist,He loves to read it.
Published 3 months ago by MonkeyMonster
5.0 out of 5 stars Despite the typos this is a fantastic book
I have read this cover to cover and use it as an important part of my reference for hedge dipping. It is reassuring to know that Ray and Gordon have tried and tested what they say... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Paul's Ratings
5.0 out of 5 stars Wild man (Him not me)
This is a very knowledgeable book that guides you through the identification of plants and forna to be found to be edible.
Published 14 months ago by Survivor
4.0 out of 5 stars Well written and illustrated
A very well researched book, gives a glimpse into a hunter gather life with excellent illustrations and id tips.

Great book for any naturalist or wild food fan.
Published 18 months ago by Shaun
5.0 out of 5 stars surviver
wonderfull book cant put it down very helpfull for survival in all situations a must if you want to survive . Read more
Published 19 months ago by waldo
4.0 out of 5 stars Exploring our wild food history
'Wild Food' is divided into two sections. In the first, Ray Mears looks at existing hunter gatherer communities and tries to extrapolate what life might have been life for... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2010 by E. Cooper
5.0 out of 5 stars Wild Food
this is an excilent book with a wide range of infomation and will be well used by our scout group
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by Gp Russ
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Book
This is a great book.

I have read it cover to cover and can confidently say it expresses everything which it is written for. Read more
Published on 3 Nov 2009 by John Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars Very Disappointing
Not enough pictures relating to the text so you cant see clearly what he is talking about. The better buy is Collins Gem: Food For Free this is how Wild Food should have looked.
Published on 3 April 2009 by K. Roberts
3.0 out of 5 stars Not as good as the TV series
For me Wild Food was Ray Mears' best TV series yet, and I'm a big fan of all of his series. So I rushed out to buy the book but I'm a bit disappointed. Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2008 by Nobody Famous
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