Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

Author:   Sandra Lawrence ,  Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publisher:   Headline Publishing Group
ISBN:  

9781787399068


Pages:   208
Publication Date:   04 August 2022
Format:   Hardback
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Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine


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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.

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Author:   Sandra Lawrence ,  Royal Botanic Gardens Kew
Publisher:   Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:   Welbeck
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 21.40cm
Weight:   0.540kg
ISBN:  

9781787399068


ISBN 10:   1787399060
Pages:   208
Publication Date:   04 August 2022
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Introduction - The human history of fungus - How Toadstools work - Fairy rings - Fungus in food - Art and beauty - Flying high - The cunning woman's stillroom - Bad guys - The dark mirror - The future of fungus - Bibliography - Index

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'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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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.

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