For a generation, the Basic Illustrated series has been as much a part of the outdoors experience as backpacks and hiking boots. Information-packed tools for the novice or handy references for the veteran, these volumes distill years of knowledge into affordable and portable books.
Whether you’re planning a trip or thumbing for facts in the field, Basic Illustrated books tell you what you need to know.
Learn how to:
- Forage for and identify wild mushrooms
- Treat a variety of ailments and illnesses, from colds to heart disease and more
- Distinguish between edible and nonedible parts of mushrooms
- Make delicious dinners, snacks, and other healthy recipes