by Jim Meuninck (Author)
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Learn how to: Forage for and identify wild mushrooms Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more Distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of mushrooms Make delicious dinners, snacks, and other healthy recipes
Back Jacket
For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books. Whether you're planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know. Learn how to: -Forage for and identify wild mushrooms -Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more -Distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of mushrooms -Make delicious dinners, snacks, and other healthy recipes
Author Biography
Jim Meuninck is a biologist and counselor who, for more than thirty years, has studied the use of wild plants as food and medicine in North America, Europe, Central America, Japan, and China. He lives on the shores of Eagle Lake, in Edwardsburg, Michigan.