Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region

by Melvin R. Gilmore

A classic of ethnobotany, Uses of Plants by the Indians of the Missouri River Region has been enlarged for this Bison Book edition with thirty drawings, by Bellamy Parks Jansen, of plants discussed by Gilmore. The taxonomic glossary has been updated as well. Readers will find here, conveniently described, the uses that Plains Indians made of the wild plants they collected and of those plants they cultivated for food, clothing, medicine, and ornamentation. This fascinating book, originally published in 1919, reveals cultures that evolved in close harmony with their environment.

 

Genres: Nonfiction

125 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 1977

Reviews

[Matal “The Mischling Princess” Baker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a course textbook when I was an undergraduate at Oglala Lakota College. It was excellent.

[Benjamin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely of it's time but quite interesting. The author is already pointing out the folly of attempts to turn America into a mini Europe instead of adapting to the local plants.