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Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
Hardback
Main Details
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Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Sandra Lawrence
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By (author) Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Hardback | | Pages:208 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 210,Width 150 |
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| Category/Genre | Botany and plant sciences
Trees, wildflowers and plants |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781787399068
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| Classifications | Dewey:579.5 |
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| Illustrations |
200 illus
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Welbeck Publishing Group
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| Imprint |
Welbeck
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| Publication Date |
4 August 2022 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
Explore the wonderful world of some of the most incredible natural forms on our planet - fungi. At the centre of countless superstitions, folkloric tales and magical beliefs, as well as appearing in recipes and medicines both traditional and modern, mushrooms have incredible powers. Featuring images of over 100 fascinating species, sourced from the archives at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, The Magic of Mushrooms shows that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.
Author Biography
Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for theEvening Standard,Guardian,Financial Times,The Times, Londonist.com and theEnglish Garden. She is the London columnist forBritish Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts forHistory Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected on madamepassepartout.com.
Reviews'A beautifully illustrated and entertaining read ... A feast for the eyes' * Gardens Illustrated * 'The author has risen magnificently to the challenge of this huge area of scholarship ... This well-turned out book would adorn your bookshelf' * The Garden *
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