The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise by Miron Elisha Hard
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| Author | Hard, Miron Elisha, 1845-1914 |
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| LoC No. | 08024898 |
| Title |
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise Its Habitat and its Time of Growth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 66.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Vachuska, Dave Morgan, Chuck Greif, Leonard Johnson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise" by Miron Elisha Hard is a guidebook on mycology written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a comprehensive resource for both novice and experienced mushroom foragers, focusing on the identification, edibility, and habitat of various fungi. It emphasizes the importance of understanding the distinctions between edible mushrooms and their poisonous counterparts, aiming to enrich the reader's experience with nature. At the start of the book, the author shares his journey into the world of mushrooms, spurred by his observations of local children foraging for them and a personal desire to learn more. He explains the significance of studying mushrooms, detailing various methods of identification and the importance of observation and caution in foraging. The opening portion also introduces fundamental concepts in mycology, such as the characteristics of mushrooms and toadstools, how to differentiate between them, and basic principles for identifying edible varieties. This sets the stage for the book's more detailed chapters and tools for anyone interested in the fascinating field of mycology. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Mushrooms |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 29086 |
| Release Date | Jun 10, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 207 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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