W. S. Head lived in and loved the area he describes. He brought his manuscript to us in person and it wasn't hard to tell his intrigue of the chaparral covered lands. Here is an intimate ecological description of the widespread brush country of California. Fascinating wildlife stories add to the details of the plant and animal life along the hidden trails of these dwarf forests.

California Chaparral: An Elfin Forest

Head, W. S.

Science & Math

Naturegraph Pub

Sun Bear, founder of the Bear Tribe, wrote this book several years ago, and used it extensively in his retreat classes. All those who plan a return to the land way of life, can learn many wilderness arts and methods from this author, a Chippewa indian, who spent years in the wilderness learning the ancient survival techniques of his ancestors. He includes some modern ones too.

At Home in the Wilderness

Sun Bear

Biological Sciences

Illustrated, detailed descriptions identifying 154 commonly cultivated or naturally growing plants with methods for prevention and treatment of poisoning.

Know Your Poisonous Plants

Wilma Roberts James

Illustrated, detailed descriptions identifying 154 commonly cultivated or naturally growing plants with methods for prevention and treatment of poisoning.

Know Your Poisonous Plants: Poisonous Plants Found in Field and Garden

James, Wilma Roberts

-- and Their Neighbors. Betty War Brusa presents this history of the Salinan culture and customs, a once contented group of California natives, now swept into oblivion, who lived in an area stretching from the southern Salinas Valley south to near San Luis Obispo. A vocabulary listing is given for both the Salinan and neighboring Esselen. There is also information about the Chumash, Costanoans and Yokuts.

The Salinan Indians of California and Their Neighbors (American Indian Map Book)

History

Brusa, Betty War

Americas

Salinan Indians of California and Their Neighbors ([American Indian map book series)

A guide to the characteristics and habits of lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders of the western states with instructions for their capture and care.

Reptiles and Amphibians of the West

Brown, Vinson

A guide to the characteristics and habits of lizards, snakes, turtles, tortoises, frogs, toads, newts, and salamanders of the western states with instructions for their capture and care.

Wild Edible Fruits and Berries

Marjorie Furlong and Virginia Pill two business women, shared a love of going out 'berrying' and taking pictures for relaxation and fun. Useful throughout the U.S. and Canada, this book contains full-color photographs and detailed descriptions for 42 wild edible fruits and berries. Locations are given and conservation principles encouraged. A recipe section adds to the book's utility.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Furlong, Marjorie

Gardening & Landscape Design

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California Chaparral: An Elfin Forest

At Home in the Wilderness

Know Your Poisonous Plants

Know Your Poisonous Plants: Poisonous Plants Found in Field and Garden

The Salinan Indians of California and Their Neighbors (American Indian Map Book)

Salinan Indians of California and Their Neighbors ([American Indian map book series)

Reptiles and Amphibians of the West

Reptiles and Amphibians of the West

Wild Edible Fruits and Berries

Wild Edible Fruits and Berries