| Author |
Cool, Catherina |
| Author |
Lek, Hendrik Adrianus Abraham van der, 1881- |
| Title |
Het paddenstoelenboekje
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg
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| Summary |
"Het paddenstoelenboekje" by Catherina Cool and Hendrik Adrianus Abraham van der Lek is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work offers an accessible guide to mushrooms, aiming to cultivate interest and knowledge among readers about the various types and properties of fungi. The authors emphasize the beauty, culinary potential, and ecological importance of mushrooms while dispelling common misconceptions and fears surrounding them. The opening of the book introduces the subject of mushrooms, describing their often-misunderstood nature and the biases people hold against them. It presents a compelling argument for the appreciation of mushrooms as both fascinating organisms and valuable food sources, in stark contrast to the prevalent negativity often associated with them. The authors reveal their aim of creating a straightforward guide for mushroom enthusiasts, highlighting the basics of mushrooms' characteristics, life cycles, and edibility. They acknowledge the responsibility that comes with foraging for mushrooms, advocating for safe practices and providing encouragement for readers to explore the world of fungi with curiosity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Dutch |
| LoC Class |
QK: Science: Botany
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| Subject |
Fungi
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
50300 |
| Release Date |
Oct 24, 2015 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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