THE RIVER COTTAGE HEDGEROW HANDBOOK. By John Wright. River Cottage Handbook No. 7.

(2010) recent reprint. 8vo (137 x 206mm). Pp256,ad. Colour photographs throughout, introduction by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall. Matt pictorial boards, issued without a dust-wrapper.

This is another splendid addition to this terrific series. "A thoroughly practical guide to gathering edible plants from hedgerow and wood, meadow and heath." Chapters include: Conservation and the law; Edible spices; Poisonous species; Recipes; Useful things. Much to be recommended, firmly in the tradition of the excellent River Cottage Handbooks series.