02167cam a22003133u 4500 18452 UtSlPG 20260610133430.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QK Dallas, Ellen M. (Ellen Markoe), 1837-1908 Among the Mushrooms: A Guide For Beginners Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-05-26 Produced by Louise Hope, Peter Vachuska, Suzanne Lybarger and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Among the Mushrooms: A Guide for Beginners" by Ellen M. Dallas and Caroline A. Burgin is a guidebook on mycology, written in the early 20th century. This comprehensive manual aims to educate beginners about mushrooms, their classification, identification, and the various uses of fungi, while avoiding complicated jargon that can deter new learners. It serves as an accessible resource for those who are curious about the different types of mushrooms and how to recognize them in nature. The opening of the book introduces the need for a beginner-friendly guide to mushrooms in North America, explaining the lack of basic texts available for enthusiasts. Through personal anecdotes and challenges faced while learning, the authors express their desire to make this engaging field approachable. The introduction is followed by detailed segments about mushrooms’ structure, growth patterns, and the variety of habitats where they can be found. Illustrative examples of specific fungi are highlighted to inspire curiosity and encourage readers to explore the fascinating world of mushrooms. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Mushrooms Burgin, Caroline A., 1826-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18452 59838 59838