BUCKEYES

Series: American Indian films series

Duration: 13 min

Year Published: 1961

Format: 16mm

Color: Color

Sound: Sound

Description: Shows a Nisenan Indian demonstrating an ancient method, unique to the Indians of California, for preparing the poisonous buckeye, or horse chestnut. The result is an edible and nourishing staple, comparable in food value and taste to the potato.

Complete Record: Series: American Indian films series Source: CalifU Interest level: el-jh-sh-c-ad Price: lease $125, loan $7 Format: sd color Catalog numbers: EFLA evaluation card No. 4779

Metadata Source:Educational film guide. Supplements (1959-62)