| Among the Mushrooms: A Guide for Beginners (Illustrated Edition) (Dodo Press) Contributor(s): Dallas, Ellen M. (Author), Burgin, Caroline A. (Author) |
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ISBN: 1406560855 ISBN-13: 9781406560855 Publisher: Dodo Press OUR PRICE: $11.04 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2009 * Not available - Not in print at this time *Annotation: "This book is intended for those who, though ignorant on the subject, desire to know something about mushrooms. The first question which such an one asks upon finding a mushroom is, "What is its name?" If there is no one near to tell him, then follows the second inquiry, "How can I find it out for myself?" If wild flowers were concerned, Gray's little book, "How the Plants Grow," could be used; and there is also Mrs. Dana's book on "The Wild Flowers," that has given so much pleasure. In the case of mushrooms, however, but one answer can be returned to all questions: "There is no American textbook on mushrooms, there is no manual for beginners. "" |
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| BISAC Categories: - Science | Life Sciences - Biology |
| Dewey: 579.6 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (0.40 lbs) 116 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: "This book is intended for those who, though ignorant on the subject, desire to know something about mushrooms. The first question which such an one asks upon finding a mushroom is, "What is its name? " If there is no one near to tell him, then follows the second inquiry, "How can I find it out for myself? " If wild flowers were concerned, Gray's little book, "How the Plants Grow, " could be used; and there is also Mrs. Dana's book on "The Wild Flowers, " that has given so much pleasure. In the case of mushrooms, however, but one answer can be returned to all questions: "There is no American textbook on mushrooms, there is no manual for beginners. "" |