Among the Mushrooms: A Guide For Beginners by Dallas and Burgin
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| Author | Dallas, Ellen M. (Ellen Markoe), 1837-1908 |
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| Author | Burgin, Caroline A., 1826-1912 |
| Title | Among the Mushrooms: A Guide For Beginners |
| Note | Reading ease score: 75.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Among the Mushrooms: A Guide for Beginners" by Ellen M. Dallas and Caroline A. Burgin is a guidebook on mycology, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive manual aims to educate beginners about mushrooms, their classification, identification, and the various uses of fungi, while avoiding complicated jargon that can deter new learners. It serves as an accessible resource for those who are curious about the different types of mushrooms and how to recognize them in nature. The opening of the book introduces the need for a beginner-friendly guide to mushrooms in North America, explaining the lack of basic texts available for enthusiasts. Through personal anecdotes and challenges faced while learning, the authors express their desire to make this engaging field approachable. The introduction is followed by detailed segments about mushrooms’ structure, growth patterns, and the variety of habitats where they can be found. Illustrative examples of specific fungi are highlighted to inspire curiosity and encourage readers to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | QK: Science: Botany |
| Subject | Mushrooms |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18452 |
| Release Date | May 26, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Nov 16, 2023 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 119 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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