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Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms

Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

Author: Sandra Lawrence  

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Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms.

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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Created in partnership with Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, whose fungarium houses 1.25 million fungi specimens and countless botanical illustrations of interesting mushrooms.

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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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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Critic Reviews

“'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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About the Author

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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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. 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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Product Details

Publisher
Headline Publishing Group | Welbeck
Published
4th August 2022
Pages
208
ISBN
9781787399068

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