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Raymond Mears, Gordon C. Hillman
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Pages: 352 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 0340827904
Pub: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd
Pub date: 2007-09-20
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 311
Reader Reviews:
Useful on the whole (2/2 people found this helpful)
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.
Well worth the money (24/24 people found this helpful)
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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