Food And Fiber Plants Of The North American Indians (1887)

Food And Fiber Plants Of The North American Indians (1887) is a comprehensive guide to the various plants used by Native American tribes for food and fiber. The book was written by John Strong Newberry, a renowned American geologist and botanist who extensively studied the flora of North America.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an overview of the traditional Native American diet and the various plants that were commonly used for food. Newberry describes the various methods used by Native Americans to harvest, prepare, and cook these plants, as well as their nutritional value and medicinal properties.The second part of the book focuses on the various plants used by Native Americans for fiber. Newberry provides detailed descriptions of the plants, including their physical characteristics, growth habits, and the methods used to extract and process their fibers. He also describes the various ways in which these fibers were used, including for clothing, baskets, mats, and other household items.Throughout the book, Newberry provides detailed illustrations and photographs of the various plants and their uses, as well as descriptions of the various Native American tribes who used them. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the traditional Native American diet and way of life, as well as for botanists and historians interested in the flora of North America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.