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Saanich Ethnobotany : Culturally Important Plants of the Wsánec People by Nancy J. Turner and Richard J. Hebda (2002, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherRoyal British Columbia Museum
ISBN-10077266577X
ISBN-139780772665775
eBay Product ID (ePID)11038812329
Product Key Features
Book TitleSaanich Ethnobotany : Culturally Important Plants of the Wsánec People
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2002
TopicPlants / General, Life Sciences / General, Native American
IllustratorYes
GenreNature, Science, History
AuthorNancy J. Turner, Richard J. Hebda
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight14.3 Oz
Item Length9 in
Item Width6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal581.6/308997940711
SynopsisNancy Turner and Richard Hebda present the results of many years of working with botanical experts from the Saanich Nation on southern Vancouver Island. Elders Violet Williams, Elsie Claxton, Christopher Paul and Dave Elliott pass on their knowledge of plants and their uses to future generations of Saanich and Coast Salish people, and to anyone interested in native plants.Saanich Ethnobotany includes detailed information about the plants that were traditionally harvested to use in all aspects of Saanich life, such as for food and medicines, and to make tools, buildings and weapons. Each plant is listed by its common (English), scientific and Saanich names. Each listing contains a brief botanical description with a colour photograph, where to find the plant and how it was used traditionally by the Saanich people.This important book celebrates the richness and tremendous value of locally based knowledge in a rapidly changing world., Nancy Turner and Richard Hebda present the results of many years of working with botanical experts from the Saanich Nation on southern Vancouver Island. Elders Violet Williams, Elsie Claxton, Christopher Paul and Dave Elliott pass on their knowledge of plants and their uses to future generations of Saanich and Coast Salish people, and to anyone interested in native plants. Saanich Ethnobotany includes detailed information about the plants that were traditionally harvested to use in all aspects of Saanich life, such as for food and medicines, and to make tools, buildings and weapons. Each plant is listed by its common (English), scientific and Saanich names. Each listing contains a brief botanical description with a colour photograph, where to find the plant and how it was used traditionally by the Saanich people. This important book celebrates the richness and tremendous value of locally based knowledge in a rapidly changing world.
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