The Forager's Calendar: A Seasonal Guide to Nature's Wild Harvests by John Wrigh

Description: The Forager's Calendar by John Wright A beautiful bible for every outdoors lover. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description He writes so engagingly that its hard to imagine that actual foraging can be more attractive than reading his accounts of it. ...[This book] is a treasure. It is beautifully produced, designed and illustrated. - John Carey, The Sunday TimesLook out of your window, walk down a country path or go to the beach in Great Britain, and you are sure to see many wild species that you can take home and eat. From dandelions in spring to sloe berries in autumn, via wild garlic, samphire, chanterelles and even grasshoppers, our countryside is full of edible delights in any season.John Wright is the countrys foremost expert in foraging and brings decades of experience, including as forager at the River Cottage, to this seasonal guide. Month by month, he shows us what species can be found and where, how to identify them, and how to store, use and cook them. Youll learn the stories behind the Latin names, the best way to tap a Birch tree, and how to fry an ant, make rosehip syrup and cook a hop omelette.Fully illustrated throughout, with tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, this is an indispensable guide for everyone interested in wild food, whether you want to explore the great outdoors, or are happiest foraging from your armchair. Author Biography John Wright is a naturalist and one of Great Britains leading experts on fungi. His publications include books on how to forage in hedgerows and seashores, on the delights and perils of gathering fungi and mushrooms, and how to make your own booze, all published in the popular River Cottage Handbook series. His most recent books include The Naming of the Shrew (2014) and A Natural History of the Hedgerow (2016). He lives in Dorset, where he regularly leads keen foragers on forays into nature. Review John Wright writes as though hes talking directly to you, a good friend in the same room. His harvest of fascinating information is worn lightly, with funny, whimsical observations... this wonderful book should be well-thumbed by anyone who is interested in the natural world. * BBC Countryfile *A hugely useful, well-illustrated and often funny book * The Times *He writes so engagingly that its hard to imagine that actual foraging can be more attractive than reading his accounts of it. ...the splendour of his book, which is a treasure. It is beautifully produced, designed and illustrated. -- John Carey * The Sunday Times *Praise for A Natural History of the Hedgerow:A beautifully presented field guide. -- Robbie Millen * The Times *This illustrated survey is historically detailed, enriched by the authors deep knowledge of British landscapes and natural history. * Guardian *A true labour of love spiced with a fine dry humour... [not] just a delightful one-off read, but an invaluable work of reference that will remain on my bookshelves for good. -- Christopher Hart * The Sunday Times *Under his expert guidance foraging just sounds like a gas, a kind of foody treasure hunt with a bracing hint of Russian roulette. Johns writing is knowledgeable, and no less mischievous for its lyricism. -- Niki Segnit author of * The Flavour Thesaurus *John Wright is an authoritative and often funny guide ... by the end he makes finding ones dinner from the earth sound immensely appealing. * Guardian *A thorough, fascinating primer, by a dedicated, knowledgeable enthusiast. You feel in safe hands here, if you follow the careful admonitions. Beautifully produced, lavishly illustrated, and a rewarding to read - even if you never step outside with your foragers basket. -- Woodlands AwardsThis colourful guide provides a comprehensive introduction to the UKs wild food, from the meaty-tasting hen of the woods mushroom to salty marsh samphire. * National Geographic * Promotional A beautiful bible for every outdoors lover Long Description A beautiful bible for every outdoors lover. He writes so engagingly that its hard to imagine that actual foraging can be more attractive than reading his accounts of it. ...[This book] is a treasure. It is beautifully produced, designed and illustrated. - John Carey, The Sunday Times Look out of your window, walk down a country path or go to the beach in Great Britain, and you are sure to see many wild species that you can take home and eat. From dandelions in spring to sloe berries in autumn, via wild garlic, samphire, chanterelles and even grasshoppers, our countryside is full of edible delights in any season. John Wright is the countrys foremost expert in foraging and brings decades of experience, including as forager at the River Cottage, to this seasonal guide. Month by month, he shows us what species can be found and where, how to identify them, and how to store, use and cook them. Youll learn the stories behind the Latin names, the best way to tap a Birch tree, and how to fry an ant, make rosehip syrup and cook a hop omelette. Fully illustrated throughout, with tips on kit, conservation advice and what to avoid, this is an indispensable guide for everyone interested in wild food, whether you want to explore the great outdoors, or are happiest foraging from your armchair. Review Text John Wright writes as though hes talking directly to you, a good friend in the same room. His harvest of fascinating information is worn lightly, with funny, whimsical observations... this wonderful book should be well-thumbed by anyone who is interested in the natural world. Promotional "Headline" A beautiful bible for every outdoors lover Details ISBN1781256225 Author John Wright Pages 400 Publisher Profile Books Ltd Year 2020 ISBN-10 1781256225 ISBN-13 9781781256220 Format Paperback Imprint Profile Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 581.632 Short Title The Foragers Calendar Language English Publication Date 2020-06-04 UK Release Date 2020-06-04 AU Release Date 2020-06-04 Edition Description Main Alternative 9781781256213 Illustrations Colour photos throughout Audience General Subtitle A Seasonal Guide to Natures Wild Harvests NZ Release Date 2020-04-27 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:127658305;

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