Education & Reference Science & Nature Australiana
Les Hiddins’ Bush Tucker Field Guide is the go-to bushcraft reference for anyone curious about Australia’s edible wild plants and animals. This practical field manual pairs clear, hand-drawn illustrations with concise notes on where, when and how to safely harvest bushfood.
The illustrated guide is aimed at ages nine to adult, making it a handy companion for family camping trips, school projects or serious survival enthusiasts. Hiddins, Australia’s legendary “Bush Tucker Man,” distils decades of outback know-how into a lightweight volume you can slip straight into your pack.
This particular copy is in good, gently-read condition with clean pages and only a small scuff beside the contents list. A gift inscription appears inside, adding a personal touch without claiming to be the author’s own signature.
Collectors of Australian natural-history titles and outdoor education resources prize the Bush Tucker Field Guide for its reliability and nostalgic charm. Secure this affordable, well-kept edition and take a practical piece of Aussie bush lore wherever you roam.