Food For Free by Richard Mabey (English) Paperback Book

Description: Food For Free by Richard Mabey The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for aspiring foragers. Over 100 edible plants are listed, fully illustrated and described, together with recipes and other fascinating details on their use throughout the ages.Practical advice on how to pick along with information on countryside laws and regulations on picking wild plants helps you to plan your foray with a feast in mind.This is the ideal book for both nature lovers and cooks keen to enjoy what the countryside has to offer. Notes Delightful new format of this bestselling title, featuring over 100 edible plants together with recipes and culinary information. Author Biography Richard Mabey is the author of some forty books, including the bestselling Flora Britannica, Weeds and Nature Cure, which was short-listed for the Whitbread, Ondaatje and Ackerley awards. His biography Gilbert White won the Whitbread Biography Prize in 1986. He is a regular broadcaster on BBC radio, writes regularly for the Guardian, New Statesman and Granta, and has contributed a personal column to BBC Wildlife for the past 25 years. He is Patron of the John Clare Society, and Vice-President of the Open Spaces Society. He lives in Norfolk. Promotional A fantastic feast of plants and folklore Long Description The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for aspiring foragers. Over 100 edible plants are listed, fully illustrated and described, together with recipes and other fascinating details on their use throughout the ages. Practical advice on how to pick along with information on countryside laws and regulations on picking wild plants helps you to plan your foray with a feast in mind. This is the ideal book for both nature lovers and cooks keen to enjoy what the countryside has to offer. Feature * Launched as part of a reissue of the whole range of Collins Gems in an exciting new look, starting with the best-selling natural history titles, including Birds, Trees, Insects, Mushrooms, Butterflies, Garden Birds and Wild Flowers * Over half a million copies sold of previous editions * Practical and pocket-sized, the book offers an easy way to identify wild foods, including fungi, seaweed, shellfish, roots, vegetables, herbs, spices, flowers, fruits and nuts * Includes a calendar for best picking times Description for Sales People The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material. This is the perfect pocket guide for aspiring foragers. Over 100 edible plants are listed, fully illustrated and described, together with recipes and other fascinating details on their use throughout the ages. Practical advice on how to pick along with information on countryside laws and regulations on picking wild plants helps you to plan your foray with a feast in mind. This is the ideal book for both nature lovers and cooks keen to enjoy what the countryside has to offer. Gold title * Launched as part of a reissue of the whole range of Collins Gems in an exciting new look, starting with the best-selling natural history titles, including Birds, Trees, Insects, Mushrooms, Butterflies, Garden Birds and Wild Flowers * Over half a million copies sold of previous editions * Practical and pocket-sized, the book offers an easy way to identify wild foods, including fungi, seaweed, shellfish, roots, vegetables, herbs, spices, flowers, fruits and nuts * Includes a calendar for best picking times Details ISBN0007183038 Author Richard Mabey Short Title COLLINS GEM FOOD FOR FREE Series Collins Gem Language English ISBN-10 0007183038 ISBN-13 9780007183036 Media Book Format Paperback Illustrations Yes Year 2004 Imprint Collins Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Birth 1941 Edition New edition DOI 10.1604/9780007183036 UK Release Date 2004-08-02 Pages 240 Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Edition Description New edition Publication Date 2004-08-02 Alternative 9780007247684 DEWEY 581.6320941 Audience General AU Release Date 2004-11-14 NZ Release Date 2004-10-18 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:160753208;

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