SKU: 73938474311

How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts

Sale price$9.14 Regular price$10.16
Save 10%

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jul 11 - Jul 16

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

How Indians Use Wild Plants for Food, Medicine & Crafts"Learn the natural ways of the Chippewa Indians with this great book from Dover." Texas Kitchen and Garden and More The uses of plants for food, for medicine, for arts, crafts, and dyeing among the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota and Wisconsin show the great extent to which they understood and utilized natural resources. In this book those traditions are captured, providing a wealth of new material for those interested in natural food, natural cures,

"Learn the natural ways of the Chippewa Indians with this great book from Dover." -- Texas Kitchen and Garden and More
The uses of plants -- for food, for medicine, for arts, crafts, and dyeing -- among the Chippewa Indians of Minnesota and Wisconsin show the great extent to which they understood and utilized natural resources. In this book those traditions are captured, providing a wealth of new material for those interested in natural food, natural cures, and native crafts.
In separate sections describing the major areas of use, Miss Densmore, an ethnologist with the Smithsonian Institution, details the uses of nearly 200 plants with emphasis on wild plants and lesser-known uses. For those interested in natural foods she gives extensive coverage to the gathering and preparation of maple sugar and wild rice, as well as preparations for beverages from leaves and twigs of common plants, seasonings including mint and bearberry, the methods of preparing wild rice and corn, cultivated and wild vegetables, and wild fruits and berries. On Indian medicines she tells the basic methods of gathering plants and the basic surgical and medical methods. Then she gives a complete list of the plants with their botanical names, uses, parts used, preparation and administration, and other notes and references. Also covered are plants used as charms, plants used in natural dyes, and plants in the useful and decorative arts including uses for household items, toys, mats, twine, baskets, bows, and tools, with special emphasis on the uses of birch bark and cedar. This section will be especially useful for supplying new and unusual craft ideas. In addition, 36 plates show the many stages of plant gathering and preparation and many of the artistic uses. While a number of the plants discussed are native only to the Great Lakes region, many are found throughout a wide range.
Those studying the Indians of the Great Lakes region, or those trying to get back to nature through understanding and using natural materials, will find much about the use of plants in all areas of community life. Because of Miss Densmore's deep knowledge and clear presentation, her study remains a rich and useful source for learning about or using native foods, native cures, and native crafts.



Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/01/1974
ISBN: 9780486230191
Pages: 160
Weight: 0.61lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.16w x 0.42d
Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 73938474311

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.2 ★★★★★
Based on 2183 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
T
Verified Purchase
Tiffany Z
Birmingham, US
★★★★★ 5
So nice, I bought it twice.
Size: XX-Large, Color: Tomato Red
So cute!! This is just fun and adorable. Great quality. When my daughter grew out of the first, I bought it in a bigger size.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2026
L
Verified Purchase
Leah Watson
Belleville, US
★★★★★ 5
Great Sweater!
Size: 3T, Color: Blue Cat
Super cute! Perfect for in-between temps!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2026
K
Verified Purchase
Kristin
Lexington, US
★★★★★ 5
Adorable and quality!
Size: Small, Color: Blue Cat
Adorable and excellent quality. Daughter didn’t like it at all though and it does run on the bigger side, but I’d still recommend. It’s warm, thicker not cheap material and color is vibrant and pretty!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2025
W
Verified Purchase
WW
Carnegie, US
★★★★★ 5
Love this!
Size: XX-Large, Color: Blue Cat
I am a petit adult woman (usually xxs -xs, very fit). I got myself a L and was very pleased with a looser fit. It’s very cute and well made. I wish they had more designs that work for adults and I would totally buy more!! :D
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2024
B
Verified Purchase
Bobbie Jenay
Battle Creek, US
★★★★★ 5
Love it
Size: XX-Large, Color: Caramel/Pink
Love this and get so many compliments
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on June 11, 2026

recommand products