The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise
Its Habitat and its Time of Growth
The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise, published in Columbus, Ohio, in 1908, is a field guide to the larger fungi of the American Midwest, illustrated with photographs of nearly all the common species. Miron Elisha Hard, a school superintendent and amateur mycologist, begins with the structure of mushrooms, the terms used to describe them and an analytical key, then works through the groups one genus at a time, starting with the white-spored agarics and the Amanitas, the deadliest of all. For each species he gives a description, habitat, season, his own observations and an opinion on whether it is safe to eat. The book was written for beginners and stresses caution throughout. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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What kind of book is The Mushroom, Edible and Otherwise?
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