I funghi mangerecci e velenosi dell'Europa media by Giacomo Bresadola

"I funghi mangerecci e velenosi dell'Europa media" by Giacomo Bresadola is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on the identification and classification of edible and poisonous mushrooms found in central Europe, particularly emphasizing the species that grow in the Trentino region. The illustrated guide aims to educate readers on the distinctions between beneficial and harmful mushrooms to promote safe foraging. The opening of the book provides a comprehensive introduction, detailing the history and significance of mushroom consumption, dating back to ancient Greek and Roman times. It highlights the necessity of understanding the differences between safe and toxic varieties due to historical cases of poisoning. Bresadola explains his motivation for compiling this work: the need for a clear, concise, and general guide that would be accessible to everyone interested in foraging mushrooms. He outlines the different sections of the book, including general characteristics of fungi, collection guidelines, preparation methods, and a systematic catalog of species with accompanying illustrations for easier identification. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bresadola, Giacomo, 1847-1929
Title I funghi mangerecci e velenosi dell'Europa media
con speciale riguardo a quelli che crescono nel Trentino - II edizione riveduta ed aumentata
Credits Produced by Carlo Traverso, Barbara Magni and the Online
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by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language Italian
LoC Class QK: Science: Botany
Subject Mushrooms -- Italy -- Identification
Subject Fungi -- Pictorial works
Category Text
eBook-No. 42198
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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