Gathering the Desert - Softcover

Nabhan, Gary Paul; Mirocha, Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0816510148 ISBN 13: 9780816510146

Verlag: University of Arizona Press, 1986

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Winner of the John Burroughs Medal" "Fascinating reading for anyone interested in human ecology or ethnobotany . . . a splendid way to learn to love--and save--the deserts." --Natural History "Nabhan has chosen a dozen of the more than 425 edible wild species found in the desert to demonstrate just how bountiful the land can be. . . . A rich blend of scientific facts and observation." --Choice "The desert will never look the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Gary Paul Nabhan. . . . With the style of a storyteller and with accompanying drawings by Paul Mirocha, Nabhan shows that the desert is anything but barren." --Rodale's Organic Gardening "This gentle blend of history, scholarship and country yarns makes for a book that entertains while it teaches." --Whole Earth Review "If placed in the middle of this environment, how well would we fare? Nabhan becomes our guide. The empty baskets we bring to this book are gradually filled with seeds from each chapter. . . . A beautiful book." --Orion Nature Quarterly "A timely contribution. . . . Strongly recommend this book to all those interested in expanding their thoughts on desert culture and ecology." --Agriculture & Human Values "This a highly original book . . . reads like a novel. . . . The book is very accessible." --Cultural Dynamics "It should be noted that besides good reading, this book is as aesthetically pleasing as a basket made from Devil's Claw." --Mexico Journal Winner of the John Burroughs Medal""Fascinating reading for anyone interested in human ecology or ethnobotany . . . a splendid way to learn to loveand savethe deserts." Natural History"Nabhan has chosen a dozen of the more than 425 edible wild species found in the desert to demonstrate just how bountiful the land can be. . . . A rich blend of scientific facts and observation." Choice"The desert will never look the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Gary Paul Nabhan. . . . With the style of a storyteller and with accompanying drawings by Paul Mirocha, Nabhan shows that the desert is anything but barren." Rodale's Organic Gardening"This gentle blend of history, scholarship and country yarns makes for a book that entertains while it teaches." Whole Earth Review"If placed in the middle of this environment, how well would we fare? Nabhan becomes our guide. The empty baskets we bring to this book are gradually filled with seeds from each chapter. . . . A beautiful book." Orion Nature Quarterly"A timely contribution. . . . Strongly recommend this book to all those interested in expanding their thoughts on desert culture and ecology." Agriculture & Human Values"This a highly original book . . . reads like a novel. . . . The book is very accessible." Cultural Dynamics"It should be noted that besides good reading, this book is as aesthetically pleasing as a basket made from Devil's Claw." Mexico Journal" Winner of the John Burroughs Medal "Fascinating reading for anyone interested in human ecology or ethnobotany . . . a splendid way to learn to love--and save--the deserts."--Natural History "Nabhan has chosen a dozen of the more than 425 edible wild species found in the desert to demonstrate just how bountiful the land can be. . . . A rich blend of scientific facts and observation."--Choice "The desert will never look the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Gary Paul Nabhan. . . . With the style of a storyteller and with accompanying drawings by Paul Mirocha, Nabhan shows that the desert is anything but barren."--Rodale's Organic Gardening "This gentle blend of history, scholarship and country yarns makes for a book that entertains while it teaches."--Whole Earth Review "If placed in the middle of this environment, how well would we fare? Nabhan becomes our guide. The empty baskets we bring to this book are gradually filled with seeds from each chapter. . . . A beautiful book."--Orion Nature Quarterly "A timely contribution. . . . Strongly recommend this book to all those interested in expanding their thoughts on desert culture and ecology."--Agriculture & Human Values "This a highly original book . . . reads like a novel. . . . The book is very accessible."--Cultural Dynamics "It should be noted that besides good reading, this book is as aesthetically pleasing as a basket made from Devil's Claw."--Mexico Journal Winner of the John Burroughs Medal "Fascinating reading for anyone interested in human ecology or ethnobotany . . . a splendid way to learn to love--and save--the deserts."--Natural History "Nabhan has chosen a dozen of the more than 425 edible wild species found in the desert to demonstrate just how bountiful the land can be. . . . A rich blend of scientific facts and observation."--Choice "The desert will never look the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Gary Paul Nabhan. . . . With the style of a storyteller and with accompanying drawings by Paul Mirocha, Nabhan shows that the desert is anything but barren."--Rodale's Organic Gardening "This gentle blend of history, scholarship and country yarns makes for a book that entertains while it teaches."--Whole Earth Review "If placed in the middle of this environment, how well would we fare? Nabhan becomes our guide. The empty baskets we bring to this book are gradually filled with seeds from each chapter. . . . A beautiful book."--Orion Nature Quarterly "A timely contribution. . . . Strongly recommend this book to all those interested in expanding their thoughts on desert culture and ecology."--Agriculture & Human Values "This a highly original book . . . reads like a novel. . . . The book is very accessible."--Cultural Dynamics "It should be noted that besides good reading, this book is as aesthetically pleasing as a basket made from Devil's Claw."--Mexico Journal Winner of the John Burroughs Medal "Fascinating reading for anyone interested in human ecology or ethnobotany . . . a splendid way to learn to love and save the deserts." "Natural History" "Nabhan has chosen a dozen of the more than 425 edible wild species found in the desert to demonstrate just how bountiful the land can be. . . . A rich blend of scientific facts and observation." "Choice" "The desert will never look the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Gary Paul Nabhan. . . . With the style of a storyteller and with accompanying drawings by Paul Mirocha, Nabhan shows that the desert is anything but barren." "Rodale's Organic Gardening" "This gentle blend of history, scholarship and country yarns makes for a book that entertains while it teaches." "Whole Earth Review" "If placed in the middle of this environment, how well would we fare? Nabhan becomes our guide. The empty baskets we bring to this book are gradually filled with seeds from each chapter. . . . A beautiful book." "Orion Nature Quarterly" "A timely contribution. . . . Strongly recommend this book to all those interested in expanding their thoughts on desert culture and ecology." "Agriculture & Human Values" "This a highly original book . . . reads like a novel. . . . The book is very accessible." "Cultural Dynamics" "It should be noted that besides good reading, this book is as aesthetically pleasing as a basket made from Devil's Claw." "Mexico Journal""

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Looks at the history and uses of plants of the Sonoran Desert, including creosote, palm trees, mesquite, organpipe cactus, amaranth, chiles, and Devil's claw

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• Verlag: University of Arizona Press
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1986
• ISBN 10: 0816510148
• ISBN 13: 9780816510146
• Einband: Tapa blanda
• Anzahl der Seiten: 219