Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous by Julius A. Palmer

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Editor Palmer, Julius A. (Julius Auboineau), 1840-1899
LoC No. 22024073
Title Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous
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Summary "Mushrooms of America, Edible and Poisonous" by Julius A. Palmer Jr. is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book serves as a practical guide for identifying various types of mushrooms found in the United States, highlighting both edible and poisonous varieties. It aims to educate amateurs on the safe consumption of mushrooms while promoting awareness of the rich variety of fungi available in nature. The content of the book is an instructional manual that details the key distinguishing features of numerous mushroom species. Palmer emphasizes the necessity of correctly identifying mushrooms before consumption, particularly warning readers to be cautious of the deadly Amanita family, which includes the well-known death cap mushroom. The book further categorizes mushrooms into different types, such as puff-balls, gill-bearing fungi, and pore-bearing fungi, and provides practical advice on identifying, gathering, and cooking them. With a blend of cautionary wisdom and culinary encouragement, Palmer's work invites readers to appreciate and safely explore the abundant mushroom offerings in American forests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Cooking (Mushrooms)
Subject Mushrooms
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EBook-No. 30734
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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