Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms, 9781787399068
Hardcover
Uncover the enchanting world of mushrooms, magic, and untapped potential.

Kew - The Magic of Mushrooms

fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine

$30.45

  • Hardcover

    208 pages

  • Release Date

    28 November 2022

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Summary

The Magic of Mushrooms: A Fungal Adventure

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…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781787399068
ISBN-10:1787399060
Series:Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Author:Sandra Lawrence
Publisher:Headline Publishing Group
Imprint:Welbeck
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:208
Release Date:28 November 2022
Weight:556g
Dimensions:214mm x 152mm x 22mm
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Critics Review

‘A beautifully illustrated and entertaining read … A feast for the eyes’

‘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 *

About The Author

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.

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