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100 1 _aBadham, David,
_d1806-1857
245 1 2 _aA treatise on the esculent funguses of England :
_bcontaining an account of their classical history, uses, characters, development, structure, nutritious properties, modes of cooking and preserving, etc.
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2019
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2019-02-09
508 _aProduced by WebRover, Peter Vachuska, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"A Treatise on the Esculent Funguses of England" by Charles David Badham is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. This work explores various species of edible fungi found in England, providing insights into their historical uses, characteristics, nutritional value, cooking methods, and preservation techniques. The text aims to educate readers about the culinary and economic importance of these fungi, often considered neglected despite their abundance. The opening of the treatise sets the stage by highlighting the rich variety of edible fungi in England—over thirty species flourishing in its woods—yet lamenting their common neglect as a food source. It compares the situation in England with countries such as France and Italy, where these fungi are not only celebrated for their culinary value but also serve as an important economic resource. The text introduces the notion that recognizing and utilizing these esculent fungi could greatly benefit both individuals and the wider community. This introductory portion underscores the author's intention to enlighten readers about the practical benefits and potentials of embracing edibles from nature, thus addressing a significant gap in culinary knowledge during that era. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMushrooms -- England
700 1 _aCurrey, Frederick,
_d1819-1881
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58853
999 _c99680
_d99680