Samuel Thayer Books in Order

Samuel Thayer examines a selected group of North American wild foods in detail, drawing on his own repeated experience gathering and eating them. Photographs support discussions of identification, harvest, and preparation.

Forty-one wild foods receive detailed attention in this illustrated companion to The Forager's Harvest. Thayer follows each plant from identification and collection through kitchen preparation, introducing a different selection of species.

This illustrated guide explores thirty-six North American wild foods, including their identification, gathering, preparation, and cultural history. Thayer combines personal experience with detailed plant accounts and attention to responsible harvesting.

Thayer's field guide covers edible plants of eastern and central North America through photographs, range maps, and descriptions. Entries address identification, edible parts, seasonal availability, and distinctions between food plants and confusing lookalikes.