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Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms Sandra Lawrence

Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms By Sandra Lawrence

Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms by Sandra Lawrence

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Featuring images of over 100 species, this book explains the folklore, science and occult of fungi, showing that from saving lives to expanding the mind, the potential of these fascinating organisms should not be underestimated.

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

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.

About Sandra Lawrence

Sandra Lawrence is a journalist and author. She writes for the Evening Standard, Guardian, Financial Times, The Times, Londonist.com and the English Garden. She is the London columnist for British Heritage magazine and is on the Q&A panel of experts for History Revealed magazine. Her travel writing is collected on madamepassepartout.com.

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

Additional information

GOR013335568
9781787399068
1787399060
Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms: Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine by Sandra Lawrence
Sandra Lawrence
Used - Like New
Hardback
Welbeck Publishing Group
2022-08-04
208
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The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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