Bush Food: Aboriginal Food And Herbal Medicine

Food & Drink Health & Medicine Australiana

Jennifer Isaacs’ classic hardcover Bush Food: Aboriginal Food and Herbal Medicine opens the door to Australia’s oldest pantry, pairing vivid illustrations with the stories of native plants used for sustenance and healing for tens of thousands of years. This 1992 first edition belongs on the shelf of anyone curious about bush tucker, natural remedies, or First Nations culture.

Every page blends practical identification tips, traditional preparation methods, and respectful cultural insight, making the book both a trusted reference for hikers and foodies and an absorbing read for lovers of Australian history. The generous colour plates help you spot lemon myrtle, wattle seed or bush tomato on your next outdoor adventure.

This vintage illustrated copy is in good, clean condition with no writing or dog-ears; only occasional light page-edge foxing appears, far from the images or text. It comes from a smoke-free home and feels solid in the hands, ready for years of kitchen inspiration or gift-giving.

Collectors seeking authoritative works on bushfood, herbal medicine or Australian cuisine snap up Isaacs’ titles—secure this sturdy hardback while it’s available.