Plant Technology of the First Peoples of British Columbia Paperback / softback
by Nancy J. Turner
Part of the Royal BC Museum Handbook series
Paperback / softback
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“This excellent field guide to many plants native to British Columbia emphasizes the traditional technological uses of plant materials by the First Peoples of the region….
This well-organized, clearly written book contains a wealth of fascination information for both the ethnobotanist and the interested layperson.†– Nikki Tate-Stratton, Canadian Book Review AnnualIn her third ethnobotany handbook, Nancy Turner focuses on the plants that provided heat, shelter, transportation, clothing, tools, nets, ropes, containers—all the necessities of life for First Peoples.
She describes more than 100 of these plants, their various uses and their importance in the material cultures of First Nations in British Columbia and adjacent lands in Washington, Alberta, Alaska and Montana.
She also shows how First Peoples have used plant materials to make decorations, scents, cleaning agents, insect repellents, toys and many other items.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Royal British Columbia Museum
- Publication Date:01/09/1998
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- ISBN:9780772658470
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:256 pages
- Publisher:Royal British Columbia Museum
- Publication Date:01/09/1998
- Category:
- ISBN:9780772658470
