Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction books in order

Q: "How many books are in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series?"

"There are four books in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2023."

Q: "What is the first book in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series?"

"The first book in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series is The Forager's Harvest, published in 2006."

Q: "Which Samuel Thayer book should I start with?"

"The Forager's Harvest (2006) covers 32 of the most common edible wild plants and is the best starting point for beginners. Sam Thayer's Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants (2023) is also designed as an accessible reference for people new to foraging."

Reading order

#	Title	Published	Author	Buy on Amazon
1	The Forager’s Harvest	2006	Samuel Thayer	Buy
2	Nature’s Garden	2010	Samuel Thayer	Buy
3	Incredible Wild Edibles	2017	Samuel Thayer	Buy
4	Sam Thayer’s Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants	2023	Samuel Thayer	Buy

Samuel Thayer’s non-fiction books are listed below in publication order.

The Forager’s Harvest (2006) covers 32 of the best and most common edible wild plants in North America, with information on identification, habitat, harvest timing, and preparation. Nature’s Garden (2010) continues with more species and greater depth. Incredible Wild Edibles (2017) explores lesser-known plants, and Sam Thayer’s Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants (2023) is a portable reference guide that won a National Outdoor Book Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series?

There are four books in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series, published between 2006 and 2023.

What is the first book in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Samuel Thayer Non-Fiction series is The Forager’s Harvest, published in 2006.

Which Samuel Thayer book should I start with?

The Forager’s Harvest (2006) covers 32 of the most common edible wild plants and is the best starting point for beginners. Sam Thayer’s Field Guide to Edible Wild Plants (2023) is also designed as an accessible reference for people new to foraging.

Reading order#

Frequently Asked Questions

Reading order