{"product_id":"wild-yet-tasty-a-guide-to-edible-plants-of-eastern-kentucky-paperback","title":"Wild Yet Tasty: A Guide to Edible Plants of Eastern Kentucky - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDan Dourson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJudy Dourson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDan Dourson\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEastern Kentucky is home to a number of breathtaking natural attractions. Over half a million visitors each year are drawn to its scenic beauty, abundant hiking trails, and exceptional rock climbing. The region also holds some of the most diverse ecosystems in the world, from forest and mountain terrain to caves and ravines. This dramatic mixture of microclimates creates a natural abundance, including numerous edible plants, not found elsewhere in the region. Many are unfamiliar with these fascinating florae species, but \u003ci\u003eWild Yet Tasty\u003c\/i\u003e by Dan Dourson and Judy Dourson provides a wealth of information about these comestible, natural treasures. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis compact guide provides a useful introduction to the most commonly found and easily identified species, ranging from well-known edibles like morels, blackberries, and persimmons to ones that are not as commonly eaten, such as toothwort, common greenbrier, and redbud. Included are detailed line drawings and descriptions to help with identification, habitat information, specifics on what parts are eatable, and suggestions for the best time to harvest. A glossary of terms and tips for preparing wild food make this guide an invaluable resource for hikers, climbers, and campers visiting the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eDan Dourson\u003c\/b\u003e is a wildlife biologist who worked with the US Forest Service specializing in nongame management in Red River Gorge. He is the author of ten books, including \u003ci\u003eWildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e; Land Snails of Belize, Central America\u003c\/i\u003e; and \u003ci\u003eLand Snails of West Virginia\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003cb\u003eJudy Dourson\u003c\/b\u003e is an educator, researcher, field technician, and editor. She has served as Dan's field assistant, primary researcher, and editor and has coauthored several books with him, including \u003ci\u003eWildflowers and Ferns of Red River Gorge and the Greater Red River Basin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 44\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.8 x 5.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 17, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47441197760733,"sku":"9781949669039","price":25.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/qMzdc0IoC99781949669039.webp?v=1783632948","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/wild-yet-tasty-a-guide-to-edible-plants-of-eastern-kentucky-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}