The Magic of Mushrooms :Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
The Magic of Mushrooms :Fungi in folklore, superstition and traditional medicine - Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
hardback
Published:
4 August, 2022
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Description
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.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781787399068 |
| ISBN10 | 1787399060 |
| Number Of Pages | 208 |
| Item Weight | 556 g |
| Product Dimensions | 152 x 214 x 22 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Headline Publishing Group |
| Format | hardback |
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Author's Bio
Sandra Lawrence (Author)
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.
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (Author)
THE ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW is a world-famous scientific organisation, holding an unrivalled position for its outstanding collections of plants and fungi, artefacts and art, world-class Herbarium as well as its expertise in plant diversity, conservation and sustainable development. From its beginnings as a small physic garden in 1759 it has grown to become a top international visitor attraction and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Kew's 132 hectares of stunning landscaped gardens and iconic glasshouses make it one of the world's best-loved gardens, a paradise for plant lovers, offering a wealth of ideas and inspiration to all.