Stinkhorns, puffballs, the "corpse finder, " deadly galerina, Satan's bolete, birch conks, black mold, the old man of the woods--this wonderful tour explores th

An illuminating look at the wonders of mushroom biology and an exploration of their enduring appeal

A comprehensive, accessible book for both amateur morel hunters and mushroom scientists about one of North America's most popular outdoor activities

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