Natural History & Field Guides

THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

A guide for living outdoors and communing with the natural worldunder the open skies.

"I believe in sleeping outdoors, surrounded by tall fir trees, darkness and cold. Lying on my back and looking up at the stars, watching my breath form thin clouds."

"The most precious book of my childhood. --Sir David Attenborough

An elegant and faithful reproduction of a classic.

The three most famous and influential works from the controversial legend and early conservationist.

"An essential companion for the amateur tree fan and a valuable source of information for the professional." -Jerry Franklin, College of Forest Resources, University of Washington
Perennial favorite in a new, convenient field-guide size
Concise natural history facts about more than 60 native species

A new approach to foraging

Roger Phillips is the legendary godfather of foraging. Drawing upon decades of experience, his knowledge of wild food is unrivalled and in this richly illustrated book he shares some of his most recently gathered wisdom, collected from around the world.

Trees are one of humanity's most constant and most varied companions. From India's sacred banyan tree to the fragrant cedar of Lebanon, they offer us sanctuary and inspirationnot to mention the raw materials for everything from aspirin to maple syrup.