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“One of the most important, original contributions to the American medicinal plant literature in decades. Combining thoughtful insight with thorough research, this book had broad appeal, yet is scientifically sound- a rare blend with lasting value.” -Stephen Foster, coauthor of A Field Guide to Medicinal Plants and editor of Botanical & Herb Reviews
“Kelly Kindscher is the plains version of John Muir. Join him in the journey to discover the great pharmaceutical house on the prairie.” -Wes Jackson, director of The Land Institute and author of New Roots of Agriculture
” A superb recounting of the use of prairie plants by Indian tribes of North America.” -Walter H. Lewis, coauthor of Medicinal Botany Plants Affecting Man’s Health
“Good reading-and a good source book for anthropologists, botanists, and ethnologists.” -James A. Duke, author of Handbook of Northeastern Indian Medicinal Plants
Kelly Kindscher is author of Edible Wild Plants of the Prairie: An Ethnobotanical Guide. He has a Ph.D. in plant ecology from the University of Kansas and is a consultant for Prairieland Ecological Services