Plants were used by the Indians in all aspects of their lives -- for food, shelter, grooming, tanning, basketry, medicine, feasts, ceremonies, and magic. Edith Van Allen Murphey's informative book includes botanical and Indian names of plants, detailed descriptions and methods of preparation, traditional recipes, and histories of use. This is a genuinely enchanting catalog of the folkways of western American Indians, written by a woman who spent 25 years studying the tribes of the intermountain regions. OTHER TITLES OF INTEREST AMERICAN FOLK MEDICINE By Clarence Meyer. The most complete collection of time-tested home remedies made from herbs, simple kitchen products, garden vegetables, fruits, and other natural ingredients. "Recommended!" The Library Journal declared. "It gives us the gutsy flavor of the American folk-medicine tradition..." THE HERBALlST By Joseph E. Meyer. Our long-time best-selling book on herbs and their uses, now in a newly revised and updated edition. It explains where different herbs grow, how to gather and prepare them, their medicinal values, and how to use them. Over 500 illustrations, many in full color. THE HERBALlST ALMANAC: A 50 Year Anthology By Clarence Meyer. This fascinating compendium contains excerpts from the great herbals of Europe; descriptions of gums and spices from the world over; American Indian lore; information for use in hunting, farming, gardening and in the home; and a remarkable collection of recipes for household, cooking, and beauty aids. A wealth of information in well-organized chapters, with over 170 illustrations. A delightful book to read at leisure and a valuable reference book. OLD WAYS REDISCOVERED By Clarence Meyer. Just as with clippings you might find tucked away in a grandmother's favorite cookbook, there is much to be found in this valuable collection: favorite old-time herbs; dieting, sleep and health advice; plants, pests, and garden topics; and many other popular medicinal and household tips with origins in the 18th and 19th centuries.