Boletes of Eastern North America: Second Edition - Softcover

Bessette, Alan; Roody, William C.; Bessette, Arleen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 081561165X ISBN 13: 9780815611653

Publisher: Syracuse University Press, 2024

Synopsis

Of all the groups of wild mushrooms, none have engendered more enthusiasm and affection than the boletes. Their inherent beauty, abundance, and, for many, culinary appeal have firmly established them in the hearts of mushroom hunters around the world. The habitats, geographic distribution, and ecology of boletes—including the intriguing relationships they have with trees and shrubs—only add to their interest. <i>Boletes of Eastern North America, Second Edition</i> offers readers a comprehensive field guide, providing extensive descriptions and more than 450 rich color photographs. Each species listing includes the most recent scientific name with existing synonyms; common names when applicable; and an overview with field impressions, similar species, and detailed information about habitat, fruiting frequency, and geographic distribution. Updated and expanded from the previous release to incorporate new photos and an improved, more readable layout, this is an indispensable resource for mycologists, mushroom hunters, foragers, and cooks alike.

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About the Author

<b>Alan E. Bessette</b>, is a professional mycologist and distinguished emeritus professor of biology at Utica College. He has published numerous papers in the field of mycology and has authored or coauthored more than twenty-five books, including:<i> Milk Mushrooms of North America. </i>Alan served both as a consultant for the New York State Poison Control Center and as the scientific adviser to the Mid-York Mycological Society for more than twenty years. He was awarded the Mycological Foray Service Award in 1987 and was the recipient of the 1992 North American Mycological Association Award for Contributions to Amateur Mycology. <b>William C. Roody</b> is a mycologist and wildlife diversity biologist. He has authored or coauthored several books, including <i>Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States.</i> <b>Arleen R. Bessette</b> is a retired psychotherapist, as well as a mycologist and botanical photographer. She has published several papers in the field of mycology and has authored or coauthored more than fifteen books, including <i>Mushrooms of the Southeastern United States. </i>Arleen has won several awards in the North American Mycological Association’s annual photography competition. Her mycological interests include the effects of fungi on consciousness, mycophagy, and dyeing fiber with lichens and fungi.

Edition details

• Publisher: Syracuse University Press
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 081561165X
• ISBN 13: 9780815611653
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 640