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Among the Mushrooms; A Beginners Guide
About this book
Perfect for the curious mushroom novice, this charming Victorian guide introduces the mysterious world of fungi, with key insights on mushroom identification and habitat.
Written by Ellen M. Dallas and Caroline A. Burgin at the turn of the twentieth century, Among the Mushrooms walks readers through the basics of mushroom identification, structure, life cycle, and habitat in a clear and approachable way. It covers key features to look for in the field, going through the basics of mushroom identification, structure, growth, and ecology, offering clear explanations and practical advice.
A delightful window into nineteenth-century mycology and its scientific sensibilities, this book blends factual instruction and a lyrical appreciation of the natural world in an engaging introduction to the world of mushrooms.
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Table of contents
- MUSHROOMS
- PREFACE
- INTRODUCTION
- MUSHROOMS
- CLASSIFICATION OF FUNGI
- GENERAL HELPS TO THE MEMORY
- DESCRIPTIONS OF FUNGI, ARRANGED ACCORDING TO COLOR OF CAP ONLY
- DESCRIPTIONS OF SOME FAMILIAR MUSHROOMS WITHOUT REGARD TO COLOR
- DIRECTIONS FOR USING KEYS
- GLOSSARY
- GUIDE FOR DETERMINING GENERA OF AGARICS IN FOUR TABLES