Blackberry Cove Herbal: Traditional Appalachian Herbalism (Full Color Version)

By Linda Ours Rago

Book Overview

Blackberry Cove Herbal (2nd Edition Soft-Cover Paper, Full Color Version) Healing with Common Herbs in the Appalachian Wise-Woman Tradition - Blackberry Cove is a celebration of spiraling seasons, 'grandmother herbs', plants, 'cove creatures', traditional wisdom, and legends found in one small Appalachian mountain glen. Inside you'll find: a month-by-month guide to common herbs found in field and forest; uncovered healing powers; botanical descriptions; medicinal and culinary recipes, and myths and stories passed from one generation to the next. Pastels and watercolors illustrate the herbs and the Appalachian landscape they inhabit. Now walk with herbalist Linda Rago through the seasons of Blackberry Cove and discover the healing wisdom of bygone days. Spiral back to Blackberry Cove!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1490456902
• ISBN13: 9781490456904
• Release Date: June 2013
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.0" x 10.0"

Customer Reviews

really nice book.....

I love this book! Not only does it give you needed info on certain common herbs and directions on how to use it best, but I LOVE the bits of folklore, history and wise woman ways. It is a gentle, warm book that is informative and fun!

Memories of Sector

This book is Linda's best. I have them all, being part of her family. She has captured the lifestyle and history of this part of West Virginia and combined it perfectly with her herbal lore. This book is just not for the hebalist but would be enjoyed by everyone.

Makes me homesick!

This beautiful book is bursting with information and wonderful word pictures. I would read it without the info about herbs just for the trip back to the Appalachian mountains I love and miss. However, the information is very interesting and helpful to anyone who wants to make use of the "everyday" plants that are around us. Great book!

Beautiful

What a beautiful book! Rago's writing is more poetry than prose, and really captures the beauty of what must be a wonderous place. Never before have I wanted to travel to West Virginia so much! The legends she weaves are fascinating, and the recipes are fun and easy to make. Try the West Virginia Blackberry Cobbler-delicious!

Absolutely Wonderful!

Initially, I bought Blackberry Cove Herbal as a wedding shower gift for my sister, but after looking through the book, I ended up keeping it for myself and buying her another copy. What a lovely book! The illustrations are beautiful, especially the paintings by Toni Walker. I am not someone who uses herbs or is terribly interested in that whole lifestyle, but this book is a wonderful story and reference tool.