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Mushroom (Hardcover)
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Mushroom (Hardcover)
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The overnight appearance of mushrooms in a meadow or on a suburban
lawn is a marvelous sight. It is one of many awe-inspiring, magical
processes that have evolved among the fungi, yet this group remains
the least studied and most poorly understood kingdom of organisms.
In Mushroom, Nicholas Money offers a vibrant introduction to the
world of mushrooms, investigating the science behind these
organisms as well as their enduring cultural and imaginative
appeal. Beginning with the basics of mushroom biology, Money leads
us through a history of mushroom research, painting portraits of
the colorful characters involved in their study--among them,
Beatrix Potter, the celebrated author and creator of Peter Rabbit,
and Captain Charles McIlvaine, a Civil War veteran who engaged in a
dangerous quest to determine the edibility of every mushroom in
North America. Money also discusses the uses of mushrooms today,
exploring their importance as food and medicine, their use as
recreational drugs, and as the cause of horrific poisonings. A
cultural, natural, and scientific history in one, Mushroom is a
must-read for mycophiles, mushroom gatherers, and nature lovers
alike.
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