Native Harvests American Indian Wild Foods

Practical primer on natural foods not only provides recipes for varied Native American dishes but also describes uses of ceremonial, medicinal, and sacred plants. From clambakes to wild strawberry bread, the volume is simultaneously a field guide, cookbook, and useful manual on herbal remedies. 139 black-and-white illustrations; 8 in color.

Personal Acknowledgements

vii

Preface to the Dover Edition

xi

Preface

xix

Introduction

xxv

I Nature's Seasonings

3

(28)

II Native Soups

31

(10)

III Native Vegetables

41

(26)

Botanical Charts

62

(5)

IV Native Ferns, Lichens, and Mosses

67

(10)

V Wild Mushrooms

77

(12)

VI Wild Meats

89

(10)

VII Saltwater and Freshwater Harvests

99

(20)

VIII Natural Breads

119

(10)

IX Wilderness Beverages

129

(16)

Native Seasonal Menus and Complements

142

(3)

X Native Ceremonial and Sacred Plants

145

(8)

Smudging

151

(2)

XI Herbal Traditions: Medicinal Plants and Natural Healthcare

153

(14)

XII Wild Medicines and Cosmetics

167

(18)

XIII Wild Smoking Mixtures

185

(8)

XIV Natural Chewing Gums

193

(6)

XV Poisonous Wild Plants

199

(6)

XVI Native Healing Pathways and Spirituality

205

(4)

Glossary

209

(4)

Reference Guide

213

(11)

Botanical Index/Mycological Index

224

(6)

General Index

230

(9)

Author/Illustrator's Profile

239

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